Patriots HC Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, will be away Day 3 of NFL Draft
Boston Herald • • sports
Key Points:
- Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced he will seek counseling and miss Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft to focus on personal matters, emphasizing his commitment to being the best husband, father, and coach.
- The decision follows the publication of photos showing Vrabel embracing and holding hands with former Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini, which he described as a “personal and private matter.”
- Vrabel expressed confidence in Patriots executives Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden to lead the draft room in his absence and stated he will remain in contact during Rounds 4-7.
- Vrabel acknowledged having difficult but productive conversations with family, the organization, and players, underscoring the importance of making good decisions on and off the field.
- Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic following the emergence of the story.
