Drake Maye speaks out on Mike Vrabel after Dianna Russini scandal
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye expressed support for head coach Mike Vrabel amid a scandal involving Vrabel's relationship with former NFL insider Dianna Russini, both of whom are married to other people. The controversy emerged after Page Six published photos of the pair in intimate settings, leading to Russini's resignation from The Athletic and an ongoing internal investigation. Maye emphasized Vrabel's value to the team while acknowledging the off-field issues, as the Patriots organization continues to back their coach.
- ▪Drake Maye publicly supported Mike Vrabel, stating the team is 'here for' him despite the scandal involving Dianna Russini.
- ▪Photos published by Page Six showed Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini holding hands, hugging, and allegedly kissing in settings spanning from 2020 to March 2026.
- ▪Both Vrabel and Russini are married to other people, and the images sparked public scrutiny and an internal investigation by The Athletic.
- ▪Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14, 2026, following the publication of the photos and the subsequent investigation.
- ▪Mike Vrabel skipped part of the 2026 NFL Draft to seek counseling, calling the matter 'personal and private' while affirming he had productive conversations with those affected.
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NFL Drake Maye speaks out on Mike Vrabel after Dianna Russini scandal By Jenna Lemoncelli Published April 30, 2026, 12:46 p.m. ET Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he’s “here for” Mike Vrabel, who’s “doing some stuff off the field and out of the coaching world” in the wake of the head coach’s scandalous relationship with former Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini. Maye, entering his second season under Vrabel after reaching Super Bowl 2026 in February, was asked about the matter while at an event for Best Buddies, a non-profit for helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), in Massachusetts on Wednesday. “We’re here for coach,” Maye, 23, told 7News’ Jonathan Hall.
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