Getty Head coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots looks on during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. What initially appeared to be a one-day absence is now being clarified as part of a longer, ongoing process for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones , Vrabel is expected to step away from the team again in the future after already missing time during the final