Another day, another update in the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal.
On Wednesday night, Page Six published more photos from Vrabel and Russini's Arizona resort excursion. The photos allegedly showed the couple having a private breakfast. Vrabel and Russini initially claimed that they were at the Arizona resort with friends, behaving innocently - they are both married - but their behavior in the days and weeks to come has suggested otherwise.
Now, on Thursday morning, less than 12 hours before the first round of the NFL Draft, Page Six has published more photos. These are from 2020. They allegedly show Vrabel and Russini getting cozy at a New York bar.
"As seen in exclusive new pics obtained by Page Six, the New England Patriots coach and the NFL reporter were spotted together inside the dimly lit Tribeca Tavern in the early hours of March 11, 2020," Page Six reported.
"They sat close to each other while conversing at the bar, at one point appearing to share a kiss."
An eye-witness claims to have seen a kiss from the separately married pair.
“They were kissing and they were all over each other,” an eyewitness told Page Six. “He had a ring on.”
Vrabel was married at the time, while Russini was engaged.
The full photos can be seen here.
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Russini has tried to maintain her journalistic integrity throughout the scandal, resigning from The Athletic but claiming she did nothing wrong.
Vrabel, meanwhile, continues to dig a deeper hole for them both.
On Thursday, he announced that he was heading to counseling.
Vrabel is heading to personal counseling this weekend
Vrabel, who has two sons with his wife, Jen, plans to be with his family this weekend.
"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 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."
He will miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
