New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel struck a different tone Friday when asked about running back TreVeyon Henderson, who spoke publicly about a Massachusetts child custody case.
\n\nHenderson defended a couple who said the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families took custody of their daughter after they refused to allow her to transition to a boy. State officials have said the case involved allegations of abuse. The parents have not been convicted of a crime.
\n\nHenderson discussed the case on social media and with reporters Thursday.
\n\nVrabel praised Henderson for explaining his position when asked about the running back’s comments.
\n\n“I think he’s handled it, I mean, about as maturely,” Vrabel said. “I think he tried to explain himself. TreVeyon is a special person and a great teammate. I love being around him.
\n\n“And I think he pretty much spoke on what he thought and what he believes, and I think that that’s impressive. You know, for him to be able to speak on it, and [I] leave it up to him.”
\n\nVrabel’s response differed from the warning he gave Henderson in April after the running back defended former Chicago Bulls player Jaden Ivey.
\n\nIvey was released by the Bulls…
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