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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will reportedly skip the team’s scheduled pre-NFL draft press conference at 2:00 p.m. ET on Monday, April 13, amid the ongoing drama involving NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Vrabel and Russini were photographed holding hands and hugging at an adults-only resort in Arizona, which led to Russini being sidelined by The Athletic during an internal investigation.
Last year, Vrabel answered questions from the media at the pre-draft presser.
MORE: Dianna Russini under internal investigation after Mike Vrabel photo leak
According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Patriots V.P. of player personnel Eliot Wolf will lead the press conference in Vrabel’s absence.
Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dianna Russini appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
“Vrabel — who has been in the news this week, as the Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with him, sources familiar with the matter told ESPN — isn’t expected to address reporters until the draft,” Reis wrote.
Vrabel and Russini initially said that the photos displayed a platonic friendship, with Russini suggesting she was on a girls’ trip. The Athletic, however, is searching for more answers.
MORE: Barstool Sports’ ‘Big Ev’ allegedly sidelined over suspect gambling concerns
We’ll have to see whether Vrabel or Russini responds to the internal investigation leading up to or before the upcoming draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25.
Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Vrabel and Russini were photographed holding hands and hugging at an adults-only resort in Arizona, which led to Russini being sidelined by The Athletic during an internal investigation.
Last year, Vrabel answered questions from the media at the pre-draft presser.
MORE: Dianna Russini under internal investigation after Mike Vrabel photo leak
According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Patriots V.P. of player personnel Eliot Wolf will lead the press conference in Vrabel’s absence.
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Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dianna Russini appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
“Vrabel — who has been in the news this week, as the Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with him, sources familiar with the matter told ESPN — isn’t expected to address reporters until the draft,” Reis wrote.
Vrabel and Russini initially said that the photos displayed a platonic friendship, with Russini suggesting she was on a girls’ trip. The Athletic, however, is searching for more answers.
MORE: Barstool Sports’ ‘Big Ev’ allegedly sidelined over suspect gambling concerns
We’ll have to see whether Vrabel or Russini responds to the internal investigation leading up to or before the upcoming draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25.
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Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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