Vrabel Skips Draft for Counseling, Patriots Draft Shifts

0:00On April 23rd, Patriots coach Mike Rabel just announced he's skipping day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft to start counseling sessions this weekend. He dropped the news on Wednesday, April 22nd, saying it's his way to deliver the best version of himself to his family, the team, and the organization. This comes right after Photo's surface of him, with Diana Rossini, the former NFL insider for the athletic. The day before his statement, Rabel talked about tough talks with his family and Patriots staff to address the fallout. He's owning it publicly. Stressing that leading by example means getting help to become a stronger husband, father, and coach. Rossini stepped down from her job on April 14th, standing by her reporting while the athletic keeps reviewing her stories even after she left. With Rabel out for the final four rounds on Saturday, where New England plans eight of its 11 picks, execs Elliott Wolfe and Ryan Cowden will steer. The draft calls, expect him back sharper, ready to push the paths forward.

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