New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will miss Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft as he begins to seek counseling, he revealed on Wednesday, April 22.
Vrabel did not divulge the nature of the assistance he was pursuing. His statement comes one day after he said he had held "difficult conversations" with his family and members of the Patriots organization in the aftermath of photos of him and Dianna Russini, The Athletic's former NFL insider, first surfacing.
"As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them. In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend," Vrabel said, according to ESPN. "This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them.
"I have always wanted to lead by example and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be. This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that everyone has given me and promise a stronger resolve as a result."
