New Photos of Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini at Casino Emerge
A few weeks back, Page Six shared photos of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini holding hands and embracing at an Arizona resort.
This scandal led to Russini resigning from her position as lead NFL writer for The Athletic, and prompted Vrabel to announce his decision to enter counseling as the Patriots participate in the 2026 NFL Draft.
On Thursday, the New York Post shared new photos of Vrabel and Russini at a New York City bar in 2020. Russini married her husband, Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt, six months after those photos were taken.
Vrabel married his wife, Jen, in 1999. Both Vrabel and Russini have two children with their respective partners.
On Thursday afternoon - just hours before the first round of the NFL draft - TMZ shared new photos of Vrabel and Russini together at a casino in 2024.
The photos are said to be taken on January 31, just weeks after Vrabel was fired from his position as head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini were all smiles at a casino weeks after his Titans firing back in 2024.
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 23, 2026
Take a look: https://t.co/lfv3Bi2hzMpic.twitter.com/ubQArJnUXH
Vrabel will be with the Patriots for the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft before entering counseling on Day 3.
"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. In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend," Vrabel said in a statement on Wednesday night. "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."
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Apr 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the Sports section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 2:58 PM.