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Patriots say no contact with Mike Vrabel during Draft Day 3

sportsApr 25, 20261459

Patriots assistant general manager Eliot Wolf said the team had no contact with head coach Mike Vrabel during Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft while Vrabel steps away to seek counseling. Wolf said the only outreach was brief texts wishing Vrabel well, and the Patriots conducted draft business without him, including three seventh-round selections intended to add depth and versatility. That matters because whether Vrabel directly influenced draft choices affects accountability for roster construction and the team’s leadership stability heading into the season.

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