Mike Vrabel received a hero’s welcome from Patriots fans in October when he was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in October, but his visit reportedly irked his then-employer, the Tennessee Titans.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Vrabel’s trip to New England was one of several factors that may have played a role in his eventual firing from the Titans, which took place on Tuesday following a second straight losing season. Speaking during multiple segments on NFL Network on Wednesday, Rapoport elaborated on how the induction ceremony helped to trigger an eventual split between Vrabel and Tennessee ownership.