Patriots' Mike Vrabel to Seek Counseling, Miss Day 3 of NFL Draft
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will miss the final day of the NFL Draft to begin counseling, following the release of photos with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has announced he will seek counseling and will not be present for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday. This decision follows the publication of photos showing Vrabel with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona.
Vrabel stated his commitment to providing the best version of himself to his family, team, and organization, emphasizing the importance of leading by example.
The Patriots organization expressed full support for Vrabel's decision, highlighting his dedication to personal well-being and the team's success.
In Vrabel's absence, the Patriots' personnel staff, led by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf, will manage the team's draft selections.
Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic following the release of the photos, stating her desire to prevent the situation from defining her career.
Both Vrabel and Russini have denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the photos were taken out of context.