Mike Vrabel's immediate resignation is unlikely, as the New England Patriots issued a statement backing their head coach. The team said they're being respectful of his personal life and support him seeking counseling and not being with the team for Day 3 of the NFL draft.
The Patriots' statement indicates that Vrabel will hold a press conference just ahead of the NFL's Draft's first day, on April 23. Vrabel said he's had 'difficult conversations with people I care about,' including his family, his coaching staff, team officials and players, following the publication of the photos by the New York Post.
The NFL has said it is not investigating Vrabel's behavior. Vrabel and Russini are both married. Russini resigned from The Athletic last week.
The Patriots entered the draft holding 11 picks, including the Super Bowl runner-up's one scheduled pick (No. 31) in Thursday's first round. They have one pick each in rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, but the bulk of their selections will be on Saturday when Vrabel won't be in the draft room.
