"Vrabel was fired by Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk in 2024 for a multitude of reasons, but the undeniable factor was 18 losses over his final 24 games. Per The Athletic, a deteriorating relationship with ownership - and an in-season visit to Gillette Stadium to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame during the Titans' bye week - also played a role in Vrabel's dismissal after six seasons."
"This one definitely feels personal, and it's safe to assume that Vrabel relishes the opportunity to bring his surging team into Tennessee, which is currently in an all-out tailspin. The Titans just fired head coach Brian Callahan - the man they hired to replace Vrabel two years ago - after a 1-5 start to the season; Vrabel's Patriots already have more wins in six games than his replacement in Tennessee won over the last two seasons combined."
Week 7 of the 2025 schedule is a highlighted matchup as Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots return to Tennessee to face the Titans. Vrabel was dismissed by Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk in 2024, with 18 losses in his final 24 games cited as the decisive factor; a strained relationship with ownership and an in-season visit to Gillette Stadium for a Patriots Hall of Fame induction also contributed. Vrabel went 56-48 overall, reached the 2019 AFC Championship Game and earned 2021 AP Coach of the Year. The Titans fired Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start, and the Patriots now have more early-season wins than his Tennessee replacement managed over the previous two seasons combined. Tedy Bruschi offered a pointed non-answer that underscored the revenge narrative surrounding the game.
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