Patriots back Mike Vrabel amid Russini controversy ahead of NFL Draft

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The New England Patriots released a statement ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night expressing support for head coach Mike Vrabel, who is involved in a controversy with reporter Dianna Russini.

“The New England Patriots fully support Mike Vrabel’s decision to prioritize his family first, as well as his own well-being,” the Patriots’ statement read. “Mike has been open with us about his commitment to being the best version of himself for his family, this team and our fans, and we respect the steps he is taking to fulfill that commitment.

“We are confident in the leadership and communication Mike has established with our staff throughout this pre-draft process. While he will not be present at the facility on Saturday, we know that draft evaluations are complete and Eliot Wolf and his staff are prepared to execute our draft as planned this weekend.”

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