Patriots struggle in preseason finale loss to Browns, Vrabel expresses frustration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The New England Patriots lost 37-13 to the Cleveland Browns in their preseason finale on Thursday night. Coach Mike Vrabel criticized the team’s performance, highlighting their inability to match the Browns' speed, especially regarding their quarterback. With the preseason concluded, Vrabel faces difficult decisions as he prepares to finalize the 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Patriots lost 37-13 to Browns in preseason finale.
- •Mike Vrabel expressed frustration with the team's performance.
- •Both teams rested starters for the matchup.
- •Vrabel will evaluate roster following the preseason.
- •Decisions on cuts will be challenging after poor showing.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel's blunt reaction to Patriots' blowout loss to Browns
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was clearly frustrated after the team's disappointing effort in Thursday's preseason finale.
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