Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel to be the coach of the New England Patriots in January, but that idea had been in his head since 2019. After Vrabel led the Tennessee Titans to a postseason win in New England,

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel revealed the 2025 offseason award winners earlier this week. Left guard Cole Strange, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, outside linebacker Truman Jones and wide receiver Demario "Pop" Douglas all won awards, per ESPN's Mike Reiss.

The Patriots’ other projected starting cornerback, Carlton Davis, has yet to fully participate in a practice since camp began. The nature and severity of Davis’ injury were unclear as of Wednesday. Before one practice last week, Vrabel said the offseason signing would be sidelined for a “maintenance day.”