Patriots issue statement on Mike Vrabel leaving team during NFL draft

The New England Patriots addressed the news that head coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft.

Mike Vrabel will miss third day of draft for "counseling"

Vrabel issues a new statement on the eve of the draft.

Why is Mike Vrabel at the NFL Draft? Explaining Patriots coach's counseling timeline and pending Day 3 absence

The Patriots ' front office will be without Mike Vrabel for Day 3 of the NFL Draft, as the head coach seeks counseling. This comes on the heels of photos obtained by Page Six of the New York Post of Vrabel at a resort with then-Athletic reporter Diana Russini, who has since resigned.

Mike Vrabel Set to Be Absent for Day 3 of NFL Draft — Here’s Why

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will be absent from day three of the NFL draft as he is reportedly seeking counseling.

Patriots issue statement of support for Mike Vrabel

Team confirms he'll be absent on Saturday.

Roger Goodell breaks silence on Mike Vrabel, potential punishment

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's current situation a "personal matter" and prefers to leave it at that.
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Patriots break silence on Mike Vrabel missing Day 3 of NFL Draft for counseling

The Patriots released a statement Thursday about head coach Mike Vrabel missing Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft to seek counseling.

Mike Vrabel Sent Message to Wife Jen, Kids Before Leaving for Counseling

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel made a new comment about his wife, Jen, before the NFL draft on Thursday night.