Just when you thought things might slow down in NFL drama land, no! Enter Mike Vrabel, viral photos, and a whole lot of “nothing to see here” energy from the New England Patriots.
So here’s the situation. Those now-famous photos involving Dianna Russini made their rounds, shook up timelines, and had the internet doing what it does best: overreacting with confidence. People started wondering if this would affect Vrabel’s job. Would there be drama? Suspensions? Awkward press conferences?
And then came the ultimate plot twist: absolutely nothing.
According to Patriots executive Eliot Wolf, it’s “business as usual.” Yes, you read that right. While the internet is writing think pieces and building conspiracy theories, the Patriots are apparently just going to work with Vrabel still active and coaching.
“Business as usual,” Eliot Wolf told reporters at a pre-draft press conference on Monday, per People.
“He’s been in there with us a little more than he was last year. He’s been contributing. He’s watched a ton of the players.”
Vrabel, 50, skipped the press conference after he and Russini, 43, were photographed holding hands while at the Ambiente resort in Sedona, Arizona, last month, according to photos obtained by Page Six last week.
The photos showed the duo — who are married to separate people — also embracing with a view of the Brins Mesa mountain range behind them.
A Page Six spy told us that Vrabel and the Athletic sports journalist were seen grabbing breakfast together and enjoying time at the pool and a hot tub.
They also spent time together on a private rooftop that showcases the red rock formations around the resort.
Vrabel told Page Six the photos obtained were “a completely innocent interaction,” while Russini said they “don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day.”
Both Russini and Vrabel insist they were there with friends and say those friends simply weren’t visible in the pictures.
Now, does that mean this whole situation disappears? Absolutely not. The internet never forgets. This story still has legs, and people will keep talking. But for now, inside the Patriots building, it’s apparently just another day at the office.
So if you were expecting fireworks, sorry to disappoint. What you’re getting instead is a masterclass in “keep it moving.”
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