New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has disappointed fans by skipping Monday's media availability amid the Dianna Russini photo leak controversy.
As The Athletic conducts an internal investigation into Russini's alleged ties to Vrabel, the coach has denied any inappropriate relationship, calling the photos 'completely innocent interactions.'
However, some fans have slammed Vrabel's decision to avoid the press conference, with one fan saying, 'You don't want to take away from the concentration of the coaches, scouts, the kids they're drafting.'
Russini, 43, has been temporarily taken off reporting duties while the investigation continues, with The Athletic's editorial leadership publicly defending her.
Vrabel, 50, recently led the Patriots to the 2026 Super Bowl, where they fell to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13.
