Fans criticize Mike Vrabel following New England Patriots loss to Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks began their 2026 season with a victory over Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots. Following the game, broadcast footage appeared to show Mike Vrabel exiting the field toward the locker room instead of participating in the customary post-game handshake with Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald. This interaction drew significant criticism from NFL fans on social media who characterized the behavior as poor sportsmanship. The defeat follows a previous loss for the Patriots head coach against the same opponent earlier this year. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye also acknowledged his own performance during the loss, specifically addressing a late-game interception. The team continues to deal with ongoing questions regarding roster updates and player health status following the Week One contest.

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