NFL Reveals Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel’s Fate Amid Dianna Russini Scandal
By Gabrielle Chung
Published on April 18, 2026.
The NFL has decided not to review New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel's behavior as part of its personal conduct policy, following a scandal involving sports journalist Dianna Russini. Despite this, Russini resigned from her position at The Athletic, a subscription-based journalism department of the New York Times, amid the scandal. The league has not yet disclosed any further action regarding Vrab's conduct. The scandal has fueled speculation about an affair between Vrabl and Russini, with both stating that the vacation photos don't represent the group of six people they were involved in.
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