Mike Vrabel wasn’t signed for mental training opportunities in the NFL after the Tennessee Titans fired him, but he’ll still be racing in the league in 2024.
The Cleveland Browns hired Vrabel to work for them as a coach and consultant to the painters’ corps, according to reports. Vrabel spent time with the Browns at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last month and now joins the team in an official capacity.
#Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry have hired Mike Vrabel as the Browns’ agent, in my opinion and @TomPelissero’s. The former coach of the #Titans and coach of the year with them at Indy at the Combine and will continue to race. They are temporada. pic. twitter. com/W8N0HQJOLB
– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2024
Vrabel has deep ties to Ohio. He grew up in the Akron domain and played at Ohio State University. The former New England Patriots linebacker was also an assistant coach at Ohio State before beginning his NFL coaching career.
It is reported that Vrabel could devote time to a major educational program in the spring, but those plans have probably already been shelved.
Vrabel went 54-45 in six seasons as head coach of the Titans. He made the playoffs three times but was fired after a disappointing 6-11 campaign last season. Many thought he would easily find another job as a head coach, but we heard at least one confusing explanation as to why that didn’t happen.
Vrabel, 48, has a wealth of experience and a proven track record, so he will be involved in the NFL’s next mental training cycle.
This article was first published on Larry Brown Sports and distributed with permission.
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