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Mike Vrabel confronted at airport about Dianna Russini scandal, Patriots future

IMG_0985by: Griffin McVeigh04/28/26griffin_mcveigh

Mike Vrabel recently took a short break from his responsibilities with the New England Patriots. Vrabel spent Saturday going through some counseling, apparently in a different city. He was recently spotted in an airport and actually confronted about the scandal regarding NFL reporter Dianna Russini.

TMZ obtained a video of somebody going up to Vrabel at a Utah airport. However, the publication claims the person videotaping is not considered an employee. Questions were thrown his way, including about his current state. They then asked about what Vrabel thought about the speculation of him stepping away from the Patriots.

To no surprise, there was not much that came from Vrabel. He did acknowledge the person at first, only to continue walking away. Nothing escalated, as Vrabel just minded his own business. You can check out the full video, posted by TMZ, here.

Utah is where Vrabel went for the counseling, a place TMZ says his family also has a home. The trip out West was not a long one. Vrabel was back in New England on Monday, just missing Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. To this point, there has not been a public comment from Vrabel on what took place in the counseling session.

Mike Vrabel addresses media after Dianna Russini rumors persist

Just before the 2026 NFL Draft took place, Vrabel took the podium to speak to the media in New England. While he did not directly address Russini, he talked about what his mindset is moving forward. Vrabel laid out the two most important things in his life — family and the Patriots — and promised to take the “necessary steps” to be there for them.

“What I believe is best for the two most important things in my life — my family and this football team — is for us to take the necessary steps to work together and to give them what I told them I’d give them, which is the best version of me, and that’s what we’re gonna do,” Vrabel said. That has started. That will continue this weekend and it will continue for however long it takes for me to give them and to complete that promise and giving them the best version of me possible. That’s what’s gonna happen and that’s what’s been happening.”

OTAs for the Patriots officially begin on May 27. Mandatory minicamp for players is not until later in the month of June.