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who did mike vrabel play for

Mike Vrabel played linebacker in the NFL for three teams: the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Quick Scoop: Who did Mike Vrabel play for?

Here’s the full list of teams Mike Vrabel played for in the NFL:

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1997–2000), where he began his career as a third-round draft pick and mostly played special teams and reserve linebacker.
  • New England Patriots (2001–2008), where he became a standout starter, won three Super Bowls, and even caught multiple touchdown passes as an occasional goal-line tight end.
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2009–2010), where he wrapped up his 14-year NFL playing career as a veteran leader on defense.

Career path at a glance

  • Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft and played four seasons there.
  • Signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots in 2001, playing eight seasons and earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2007 while winning three Super Bowls.
  • Traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009 and played two seasons before retiring in 2011.

Teams table (HTML format)

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Team Years Role Notable Notes
Pittsburgh Steelers 1997–2000 Linebacker / Special teams Drafted in 3rd round; rotational and special teams contributor.
New England Patriots 2001–2008 Starting linebacker (occasional TE) Won three Super Bowls; All-Pro and Pro Bowl in 2007; caught multiple goal-line TDs on offense.
Kansas City Chiefs 2009–2010 Linebacker / veteran leader Played final two seasons before retiring from NFL in 2011.
**TL;DR:** Mike Vrabel’s playing career went Steelers → Patriots → Chiefs, with his prime years and biggest fame coming in New England.

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