New York Post published photos of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an adult-only resort in Sedona, Arizona, 16 days ago, which both deny any inappropriate behavior. Vrab will not be with the team for the third day of the 2026 draft and will instead enter counseling. This move adds another significant wrinkle to the controversy surrounding the incident, which has been described as a "private and personal matter". The New York Post's photos were published without explanation.