Vrabel Steps Away for Counseling Amid NFL Draft

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Patriots coach Mike Vrayble is stepping away for counseling and will miss day three of the NFL draft this Saturday. It all stems from photo surfacing of him with longtime NFL reporter Diana Rossini at an Arizona resort. Both are married, and the images have stirred up major drama in the league. The pictures were a snap before the NFL meetings kicked off in Phoenix on March 29th. People announced he's starting sessions this weekend to deliver his best self to his family, the team, and the organization. He sees it as leading by example, something he push any player to do. Fans and media are buzzing, but reactions vary from support for his personal growth to questions about the optics. The NFL made it clear last weekend they're not launching any investigation into his actions. Still, the story hit hard for everyone involved. Rossini and Vrayble both put out statements brushing off the photos as no big deal. Less than a week later, she stepped down from her job at the athletic after their internal

1:04review got underway. Vrayble's focusing on getting stronger from this, and the paths are moving forward without him for now on draft day. We'll see how it plays out as the team builds for next season.