Overview
- Vrabel said Wednesday night he will begin counseling and miss Saturday’s Day 3 of the NFL Draft to focus on his family, while staying in contact with the Patriots.
- Following Thursday’s announcement, Page Six published 2020 New York bar photos and TMZ shared 2024 casino images, extending scrutiny beyond the March Sedona resort pictures.
- The Patriots issued a Thursday statement saying they fully support Vrabel and confirmed he will be away for Rounds 4 through 7 as executive Eliot Wolf and his personnel staff run the draft room.
- Speaking to reporters before Round 1 on Thursday, Vrabel said his past actions did not meet his standard and he would prioritize family and the team, and he did not rule out further time away if needed.
- The NFL says it is not opening a personal conduct probe, and Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic last week amid the outlet’s internal standards review into reporter–source boundaries.