New York Post publishes photos of Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini from 2020
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Key Points:
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel announced he will step away from the team for the third day of the NFL draft following the emergence of new photos involving him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
- The photos, taken on March 11, 2020, show Vrabel and Russini sitting closely and kissing in a New York City bar, despite Vrabel being married at the time.
- An eyewitness reported that Vrabel and Russini were very affectionate throughout the evening, with no one around recognizing them.
- The timing of the photos coincides with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, though this is noted as a coincidence without direct relevance.
- The Patriots have indicated that either Vrabel or VP of player personnel Eliot Wolf will be available to reporters during the draft, suggesting Wolf may handle media duties while Vrabel steps away.
