The New England Patriots competed against the Washington Commanders during a joint practice at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday.

Tempers flared late in Wednesday’s joint practice between the Patriots and Commanders at Gillette Stadium, culminating in a second scuffle that took an unexpected turn — with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel stepping in amid the chaos. After practice, players from both teams weighed in on the heated exchange and what led to the dust-up:

Vrabel emerged from the tussle with a bloody cheek. It appeared as though he was nicked in the face by a shoulder pad, according to a 12 Sports reporter who witnessed the incident. While the altercation was minor, Vrabel made headlines for entering the fray.