Vrabel Returns, Patriots Move On from Draft Drama

0:00On April 27, Mike Vrable is back in the Patriots office after skipping day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft. The coach stepped away to get some counseling amid a controversy involving photos with Diana Rossini, a former reporter who's married just like him. Those pictures popped up from a fancy resort in Arizona, showing them holding hands and getting close. Vrable had been at the team facility for days one and two, but chose family time and professional help instead of sticking around for the final picks. The team didn't miss a beat without him, as executive vice president Elliott Wolfe and vice president Ryan Cowden ran the draft from smoothly. No big drama reported from the staff side, keeping focus on building the roster. Now the drafts wrapped up, with all selections locked in, plus some undrafted free agent deals. Vrable's return means the Patriots can push forward, eyes on training camp and putting this behind them. Football news, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.