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Patriots' Drake Maye Supports Coach Mike Vrabel Amid Scandal

  • On Wednesday, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye publicly addressed the controversy surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel for the first time, telling 7News, "We're here for Coach, we love Coach."
  • The controversy stems from photos surfacing last month of Vrabel and former The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort; following the release of older 2020 images, Vrabel missed Day 3 of the NFL Draft to "begin to seek counseling."
  • Tight end Hunter Henry and linebacker Robert Spillane also voiced support for their coach this week, while Russini announced her departure from The Athletic, stating she refused to let the narrative "define me or my career" before her contract expires June 30.
  • NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy confirmed the league is not reviewing Vrabel's behavior as part of its personal conduct policy. Vrabel returned to the Patriots' facility on April 27 to continue leading the offseason program.
  • New England players are prioritizing preparations for the 2026 season, with Henry noting the team's focus remains on "what we got going on right now in this building." The season arrives in four months.
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Last Word on Sports broke the news on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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