Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Caught in New Photos From 2020
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini were caught in new "bombshell" photos that dropped just hours after the coach revealed his decision to seek counseling.
“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," Vrabel said while revealing he'll miss the third and final day of the NFL draft. "In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend. 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."
New Report Shows Photos of the Two From 2020
Vrabel and Russini were spotted together six years ago on March 11, 2020 and were allegedly "kissing and they were all over each other," a source told Page Six.
Mike Vrabel and Russini were “all over each other” at a secluded bar in New York City — six years before they were caught holding hands and hugging at an Arizona resort.
"At the time the photos were snapped, Vrabel was already married to wife Jen, while Russini said 'I do' to her now-husband, Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt, just six months later," Page Six wrote.
The coach and reporter were “very close to each other” throughout the evening, according to the insider, who witnessed Russini’s legs “in between [Vrabel’s] legs.”
“They were having a glorious time. They were [giving each other] pecks, a bunch of pecks constantly,” the source added. “There was nobody in there. Nobody knew who they were. I don’t even think the bartenders did.”
At the time, Vrabel was head coach of the Tennessee Titans while Russini was working for ESPN.
Page Six Reached Out of Vrabel, Russini for Comment
Page Six contacted both Vrabel and Russini on Wednesday afternoon regarding the photos.
Neither responded to the request for comment, but Vrabel's announcement that he was seeking counseling came just hours after Page Six's reported attempt to reach him.
When the story regarding the coach and NFL reporter first broke in early April, Vrabel called the report "laughable."
“These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable,” he said in a statement at the time. “This doesn’t deserve any further response.”
Russini added in her own statement, “The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues.”
Since then, Russini resigned from her position with The Athletic and now Vrabel is seeking counseling during the NFL draft.
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