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Mike Vrabel praises five Patriots players after depth warning

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:03 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Mike Vrabel praises five Patriots players after depth warning

Summary

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel identified five standout players following a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 24, 2026. Cornerback Kindle Vildor, offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover, defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III, and wide receivers Efton Chism III and Kyle Dixon received recognition for their performances. This comes after Vrabel expressed concerns about the team's depth during a previous press conference. With roster cuts approaching on August 30, these players have strengthened their cases for final spots on the roster.

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By the Numbers

•Vrabel highlighted five players for strong performances in a recent game.
•Vildor recorded multiple pass breakups and limited yardage allowed.
•Crownover played significant snaps due to an offensive line injury.
•Taylor generated pressure and crucial stops on defense.
•Chism caught all four of his targeted passes for 45 yards.

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5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Names 5 Standout Players After Blunt Depth Warning

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Mike Vrabel spent Saturday night making one thing clear about the New England Patriots: he wants more from the bottom half of the roster.Two days later, the Patriots head coach identified five players who helped provide it.The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed reported Monday on X that Vrabel highlighted cornerback Kindle Vildor, offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover, […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Names 5 Standout Players After Blunt Depth Warning appeared first on HEAVY.
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