Mike Vrabel's SB rings stolen

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Houston Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel tweeted Saturday that his three Super Bowl rings won while a member of the New England Patriots were stolen from his home.

"To all the Houston area pawn shops: 3 super bowl rings are headed your way. Courtesy of the m----- f------ who smashed our back door in," Vrabel tweeted.

Vrabel's wife also took to Twitter to express her anger.

Vrabel won Super Bowls with the Pats in the 2001-02, 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons.

A spokesperson for the Bellaire Police Department said the burglary took place around 11 a.m. Saturday.

A third-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1997, the linebacker played 14 seasons in the NFL for the Steelers, Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.

ESPN.com Texans reporter Tania Ganguli contributed to this report.