Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRob MaaddiThursday 23 April 2026 10:00 BSTDianna Russini resigned from her position at The Athletic over photos published showing her holding hands with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel (Getty)New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is set to seek counseling and will be absent from the final day of the NFL Draft, according to ESPN.This decision follows the publication of photos showing him holding hands with long-time NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.Both Vrabel and Ms Russini are married, and the images were captured prior to the annual NFL meetings.Ms Russini subsequently resigned from The Athletic less than a week after the story broke, following an internal investigation by the sports outlet.Vrabel stated he wants to lead by example and has had "difficult conversations" with people he cares about, while the NFL confirmed it is not investigating his conduct.In fullPatriots coach Mike Vrabel to miss final day of NFL Draft for counseling after Dianna Russini photo scandalThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in