The period of combined training sessions also brings about instances of altercations during those sessions.
And an altercation transpired in Foxboro, involving participants from both the Patriots and the Commanders.
According to Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, New England’s head coach, Mike Vrabel, took a plunge to the turf to intervene in a conflict between a Patriots offensive player and a Commanders defensive player.
Vrabel ultimately found himself beneath the scrum. He surfaced with a wounded cheek.
“Our aim is to maintain the same practice approach we’ve utilized against our own team, which involves playing with physicality and aggression while avoiding actions that are detrimental to the team. We certainly don’t anticipate such occurrences, and if they do arise, we’ll address them appropriately,” Vrabel stated to reporters prior to the commencement of practice. “It’s crucial to maintain a competitive and physical style of play without allowing emotions to dictate our actions.”
He will likely offer a humorous commentary on the in-practice incident. And he will certainly deliver some pointed remarks to his players regarding the ramifications of engaging in fighting.
