From OutKick · Armando Salguero · · 1m 10s
Patriots coach Vrabel softens stance on TreVeyon Henderson
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shifts position after TreVeyon Henderson's activism amid Russini scandal.
In brief
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shifts position after TreVeyon Henderson's activism amid Russini scandal. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel softened his criticism of running back TreVeyon Henderson's social activism following his own misconduct with reporter Dianna Russini. Originally reported by OutKick.
Vrabel's April stance
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel cautioned running back TreVeyon Henderson to remember he represents the team in April.
Henderson defends family
TreVeyon Henderson defended a Massachusetts couple who lost custody of their daughter to DCF after refusing to allow her to transition to a boy.
Vrabel's recent comments
Vrabel said Henderson handled his activism 'maturely' and is 'a special person, great teammate' who spoke on his beliefs.
“I think he's handled it, I mean, about as maturely”
Vrabel's April comments
Vrabel previously warned Henderson's activism could cross a 'fine line' when expressing personal beliefs publicly.
“I think there's a fine line”
Russini scandal
Vrabel was photographed with married reporter Dianna Russini at a Sedona resort days before an NFL meeting in Arizona.
Vrabel's shift
Vrabel now says Henderson's activism does not represent the team poorly regardless of disagreement.
“I think he pretty much spoke on what he thought and what he believes”
The main idea
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel softened his criticism of running back TreVeyon Henderson's social activism following his own misconduct with reporter Dianna Russini.
