Vrabel's Patriots Stay Focused Amidst Emotional Return

Mike Vrabel is back in Tennessee, but the Patriots are keeping their eyes on the prize. The team's coaches say Vrabel hasn't let the emotional return distract him or his players. Instead, they're all about the grind, just like any other week.

Coaches on Vrabel's Energy

• Special teams coach Jeremy Springer: "It's fourth and 1 every day."
• Inside linebacker coach Zak Kuhr: "He brings high energy to the building at all times."
• Tight ends coach Thomas Brown: "He is consistent, has the same message."

Roster Moves and Injuries

Patriots

• Signed to practice squad:
• Tight end Thomas Odukoya
• Defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III
• Injury concerns:
• Linebacker Harold Landry III
• Cornerback Charles Woods
• Limited participants:
• Wide receiver Stefon Diggs
• Linebacker Anfernee Jennings

Titans

• Missed practice:
• Linebacker Arden Key
• Linebacker Dre'Mont Jones
• Wide receiver Calvin Ridley

The Vrabel Way

While Vrabel's return is a big story, the Patriots are treating it like any other game. They're focused, they're intense, and they're ready to go. That's the Vrabel way.