As Mike Vrabel leads the New England Patriots into a new chapter, fans are taking a closer look at his life off the field. The longtime NFL figure is also a husband and father, and his family has been a constant throughout his career. Here’s what to know about Vrabel’s kids and personal life.
Vrabel is a former NFL linebacker and current head coach of the New England Patriots. He played 14 seasons in the league, most notably with the Patriots, where he won three Super Bowls. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching and was named the Patriots’ head coach in 2025, quickly leading the team back to Super Bowl contention.
Yes, Vrabel shares two children with his wife, Jen Vrabel, whom he has been married to since 1999.
Vrabel has two sons: Tyler and Carter. Tyler is the older of the two, born in 2000, while Carter was born in 2001.
Both sons grew up around football but took slightly different paths. Tyler played offensive tackle at Boston College before briefly joining the Atlanta Falcons and later moving into coaching. He has since worked as an assistant coach at Boston College.
In a June 2023 interview with the Atlanta Falcons, Tyler shared that his father “was always there.”
“Looking back, though, I honestly can’t believe how much time he spent with us,” he said. “I just don’t know how he managed to hang out with me and my brother and be at so many of our games and big events. He was an assistant baseball coach on my team one year. He always took time to make sure he was around whenever it was possible.”
