After leading a stunning turnaround in his first year with the franchise where he won three Super Bowls as a player, Mike Vrabel was rewarded Thursday as NFL Coach of the Year winner.

Mike Vrabel's led a turnaround in New England this season. Here's where he's coached prior to coming to the Patriots.

Mike Vrabel has focused on creating a specific culture during his first season as coach of the New England Patriots. The tone was set when he first spoke to the team prior to the start of the offseason program in April.

Mike Vrabel’s children have followed in his athletic footsteps

The New England Patriots' head coach was called “the heartbeat” of the team by its star player

Tiffany Haddish mispronounced Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's name while announcing him as Coach of the Year at the 2026 NFL Honors.

Before Mike Vrabel led the New England Patriots to Super Bowl 60, he was a standout player and coach at Ohio State football. Revisiting his career:

At this point of his career, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown appreciates how Mike Vrabel coached him when they were together on the Tennessee Titans.