Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was left bleeding from his face on Wednesday as he tried to break up a fight at a joint practice with the Commanders.
According to Mass Live's Chris Mason, the chaos ensued when New England running back TreVeyon Henderson picked up a blitz from a Washington defender.
Henderson reportedly took the defender to the ground 'violently' before they began fighting on the floor - leading others, including Vrabel, to intervene.
The coach then emerged from the pile bleeding from his cheek.
A picture shared to X showed the coach holding an ice pack to his face afterwards.
Patriots players were pleased at seeing their new coach stick up for them.
Tight end Hunter Henry told reporters: 'He's right there with us, man.'
And receiver DeMario Douglas said: 'That shows a lot. He'll do anything for us…that's love.'
Douglas also shared that a bloodied Vrabel hilariously told him: 'Hey, you should’ve seen the other guy.’
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