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Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, will miss NFL Draft Day 3

sportsApr 23, 2026722,174

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft to begin counseling, the team announced. The decision follows publication of photos showing Vrabel with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini, and Vrabel told reporters, "My previous actions don't meet the standard that I hold myself to." Vrabel said his family needs him this weekend and that he will prioritize therapy, a move that removes the team's head coach from key draft-day duties and could affect short-term leadership for the Patriots.

Key Highlights

Mike Vrabel will miss NFL Draft Day 3 to begin counseling.
New York Post published photos of Vrabel with Dianna Russini.
Vrabel said his previous actions "don't meet the standard" he holds.
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espn.comMike Vrabel to seek counseling, won't be with Patriots for NFL draft Day 3bostonherald.comESPN: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, be away Day 3 of NFL Draft

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