According to Reiss, sources around the NFL also expect former Titans strength coach Frank Piraino to join Vrabel in New England. Pieraino was the Titans strength and conditioning coach from 2019-2022. In 2023, he became Tennesse’s director of sports performance.

The New England Patriots have hired their former player, Mike Vrabel, as their new head coach, the team announced on Sunday.

Former New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel has been hired as the team's new head coach, the team said Sunday morning. In a post on X, the New England Patriots said Vrabel is returning as their 16th head coach in franchise history.

The Patriots haven't announced if DeMarcus Covington is staying, but it appears they're moving on at defensive coordinator. The post Who people around NFL reportedly think Mike Vrabel’s ‘ideal’ defensive coordinator is for Patriots appeared first on Boston.

Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. OC intrigue: In his first week as Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel began meeting with members of the team's 2024 coaching staff and identifying coaches from other teams to interview.

ESPN's Mike Reiss reported that the Patriots expected to bring in Frank Piraino and John Streicher to work for/with Vrabel. Piriano, 45, spent the 2024 season as the Ne

The latest update from ESPN's Mike Reiss suggests Mike Vrabel might keep Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer around for the 2025 season.