Quarterback Drake Maye said on Wednesday the team was "here for coach" after Vrabel returned from time off and missed Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Hunter Henry and Robert Spillane said Vrabel addressed the team, while fans gave the head coach a standing ovation at a season-ticket holder event on Tuesday.
The controversy followed leaked photos of Vrabel with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini; she resigned, while Vrabel is still expected to coach New England in 2026.
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