Mike Vrabel’s a fan favorite at Patriots training camp

Patriots’ new pass-rusher could bolster Mike Vrabel’s defense with breakout

FOXBORO – For someone working on their birthday, K’Lavon Chaisson seemed to have gotten his wish. The Patriots took it easy Friday. Head coach Mike Vrabel led a 75-minute walkthrough, where players did not run or compete after two days of practicing under a hot sun. In fact, they wore sneakers, ballcaps and bucket hats while pacing through drills. Chaisson, though, wasn’t satisfied. The newly minted 26-year-old spent 30 minutes immediately after…

Patriots training camp Day 3 takeaways: Mike Vrabel lightens load, top WRs emerge

At Friday's Patriots practice, a veteran cornerback returned, Ja'Lynn Polk remained absent, the Pats have three top receivers and a rookie is forcing major competition along the offensive line.

Mike Vrabel’s a fan favorite at Patriots training camp

FOXBOROUGH – Before the start of Wednesday’s practice, Mike Vrabel noted that there was an energy inside Gillette Stadium.