Mike Vrabel and his wife, Jen Vrabel, have been married for more than 25 years.
The couple got married in 1999. The New England Patriots head coach and his wife of 27 years share two sons, Tyler and Carter, together. They were college sweethearts, meeting while they attended Ohio State University, both playing sports.
Obviously, their marriage has faced some turmoil this offseason.
Vrabel, who is coming off a Super Bowl 60 loss, was caught up in a scandal with NFL insider Dianna Russini. Vrabel and Russini were photographed at an adults-only resort in Arizona, before the league meetings. More photos and videos of prior meetups leaked in the weeks to come.
The New England Patriots head coach ultimately announced that he was taking time off during the NFL Draft to focus on his family and attend counseling.
“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 before the NFL Draft. “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.”
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Amid the scandal, though, Mike Vrabel’s wife has appeared to make a clear decision on their marriage. She’s standing by her husband.
TMZ Sports has shared photos of Jen Vrabel at the airport, after a trip with her husband, still rocking her wedding ring.
“Jen Vrabel appears to be keeping one thing intact amid her husband Mike Vrabel’s drama — her wedding ring,” TMZ wrote. “Eagle-eyed observers noticed the ring was still firmly on her finger. She kept things casual for the outing in a white puffer jacket and blue jeans while making a brief stop at Hip & Humble — the same boutique where Mike reportedly purchased loungewear for her two days earlier.”
The couple, which has been married for more than 25 years, appears to be sticking together.
Vrabel hoping to avoid distractions
Vrabel is hoping to focus on football this fall.
“I’ve had some difficult conversations with people I care about — with my family, the organization, the coaches, the players,” Vrabel said earlier this offseason. “Those have been positive and productive. We believe in order to be successful on and off the field, you have to make good decisions. That includes me. That starts with me.
“We never want our actions to negatively affect the team. We never want to be the cause of a distraction. There are comments and questions that I’ve answered for the team and with the team. We’ll keep those private.”
