Overview
- Vrabel, who spoke to reporters Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, said he had “difficult conversations” with his family, team staff and players and vowed not to be a distraction.
- He offered no details about the relationship, kept team discussions private, and declined to take questions after a brief statement.
- Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14 as the outlet continued an internal standards review, according to a memo from executive editor Steven Ginsburg.
- The NFL said it will not review Vrabel under its personal conduct policy, while separate reports from InTouch and Us Weekly allege Robert Kraft tried to block publication of the photos, a claim that remains unconfirmed.
- Page Six published the images on April 7 showing Vrabel and Russini holding hands, hugging and in a hot tub at an Arizona resort, and both initially called the interaction innocent and said others were present.