Vrabel Steps Away: Patriots Draft Day Shakeup

0:00On April 24th, New England Patriots head coach Mike Rabel is sitting out the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. He'll skip joining XXLEA Wolf and the staff in Foxboro after some personal photos surfaced with NFL insider Diana Rossini stirring up. Controversy. Earlier this week, those images hit the internet and Rabel owned up to it, saying his behavior fell short of his own expectations. He stressed that his family comes first this weekend, so he's stepping away to handle things at home. Team leaders like Wolf are backing him fully, calling it a private matter they respect. Wolf confirmed they can reach Rabel any time if draft decisions need his input, and he'll have the final call on picks. Without Rabel there, the staff will miss his steady leadership and big presence in the room. He's key for scouting undrafted talent and pulling in recruits, so his absence leaves a gap on what could be a busy day. Patriots fans are watching closely as Wolf steers the ship solo for now,

1:00but the door stays open for Rabel to jump back in when he's ready. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.