Patriots coach Mike Vrabel ended up with a bloody cheek after joining a scrum during a joint practice.

During a joint practice session between the New England Patriots and the Washington Commanders, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel jumped into a scrum, resulting in a bloodied cheek. The incident occurred after a rookie running back attempted to block a blitzing player, causing a pile-up. Despite his injury, Vrabel's involvement was praised by his players for reflecting the team's competitive spirit. The teams will face each other in the preseason on Friday.