Patriots Coach Vrabel Vows to Find Injury Report Leakers

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed frustration over reports that wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk will miss the entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, vowing to find the source of the leak within the organization. While Vrabel did not explicitly confirm the injury, his comments about "rats" leaking information and not refuting the reports suggest the news is accurate. Polk, a 2024 second-round pick who struggled during his rookie season and offseason, was expected to play a larger role in 2025, but his injury compounds concerns about the Patriots' receiver depth, especially with Stefon Diggs still recovering from an ACL injury. The Patriots finished the preseason with a 2-1 record, but suffered a heavy 42-10 loss to the New York Giants in the final game, highlighting ongoing challenges. Vrabel’s reaction reflects a growing paranoia about internal leaks, similar to that experienced by Aaron Rodgers, and signals a Belichick-style media blackout approach in his first season as Patriots head coach. The team may consider adding veteran receivers through trades or roster moves to compensate for Polk’s absence as they prepare for the regular season opener.