Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mike Vrabel has emerged as quite a popular name at the beginning of the NFL hiring cycle, which has kicked into full gear since the regular season concluded.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has reported that the New England Patriots have scheduled an interview with Vrabel on Thursday for their head coaching vacancy.
The #Patriots plan to interview Mike Vrabel for their vacant head coach position on Thursday, sources say. A former New England All-Pro and member of the organization’s Hall of Fame, the former #Titans coach is viewed as a front runner heading into the interview. pic.twitter.com/cpXMjb7W9O
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2025
Recent buzz has suggested that New England is perhaps Vrabel’s preferred destination at this point in time, which should come as no surprise considering he played for the team from 2001 to 2008 and was a part of three Super Bowl-winning squads during that span…