Vrabel: I had ‘difficult’ talks over Russini photos

Dan MurphyApr 21, 2026, 01:21 PM ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Mike Vrabel said the New England Patriots and their fans will get “the best version of me going forward” after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

Vrabel shared no details about what he called a “personal and private matter” or his relationship with Russini and the photos of the pair spending time together at an adults-only hotel in Arizona. He

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