NFL insider speculates on what could get Mike Vrabel fired from Patriots if Dianna Russini scandal continues to escalate

Ron Chenoy / Darren Yamashita – Imagn Images Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer made an interesting comment on the job status of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, amid his scandal with former NFL Insider Dianna Russini, on 98. 5 The Sports Hub in Boston. The New England Patriots are in the middle of their rookie minicamp, May 8-10, and head coach Mike Vrabel is present, accounted for, and very active according to local reports, amid his extra-marital scandal with former NFL Insider Dianna Russini.

Vrabel’s scandal is officially over one month old since Page Six released the initial story on April 7 of the reigning NFL Coach of the Year with Russini, who has since resigned from The Athletic, at a Sedona, Arizona private resort ahead of NFL Owner’s Meetings in Phoenix. After missing day three of the NFL Draft for counseling, Vrabel has been full-go at the Patriots facility as he normally would at this point in the NFL offseason. Local media has shared images from rookie minicamp of the decorated former player and coach doing his normal practice activities, such as nearly going through the drills as players are.

Mike Vrabel was hands-on and in the middle of everything at rookie mini camp today. pic. twitter.

com/3m2SbuQ5WD — Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) May 9, 2026 The franchise released a statement on draft day last month to “fully support” its coach and its belief in his future leadership of the football team. Players have publicly kept the same tune at media availabilities in and out of the team facility. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer is a staple in the greater Boston sports ecosystem as a National NFL voice, as a native Bostonian and former member of the local beat for multiple outlets.