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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is resting key starters, including QB Drake Maye, for the early preseason games because the team isn’t very deep. He’s weighing the need for game reps against injury risk and says the plan for the final tune-up vs. the Browns will depend on how prepared the roster is, with the regular-season opener at Seattle looming and younger players needing live reps to be ready.
Patriots kicker Andy Borregales had a rough preseason night, missing three of five field-goal attempts (56, 55 and 49 yards) in a 13-13 tie. After the game, coach Mike Vrabel said the team expects him to make the kicks and noted there are two kickers on the roster, so Borregales will need to improve to secure his spot.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was listed as physically unavailable for practice this week, missing Thursday's game against the Colts and Tuesday's joint session after a hard fall. Vrabel said he, along with several teammates, was in treatment; Gonzalez's absence comes as contract-extension negotiations continue and his status will be updated in coming days.
Aaron Rodgers used The Pat McAfee Show to blast ESPN for not covering the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel scandal, arguing media coverage and journalistic integrity are at stake. The piece outlines Russini’s alleged inappropriate relationship with Vrabel, her resignation from The Athletic, Vrabel’s counseling in 2026, and Rodgers’ broader critique of how the media handles personal stories tied to NFL figures, including past feuds with ESPN insiders like Adam Schefter.
In Foxborough, Mike Vrabel immediately targets A.J. Brown with his usual hard-nosed approach, downplaying knee speculation while praising the receiver’s effort and consistency. Brown acknowledges the chatter but says he and the staff will focus on performance, reflecting the veteran coach’s insistence that there are always things to address as Brown acclimates to the team. The piece also notes Brown’s notable ground rules around process, Vrabel’s leadership dynamic, and the return of Morgan Moses to the field as part of the ongoing training-camp narrative.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he’s confident A.J. Brown is physically ready to contribute, noting he’s done everything asked and is acclimating well despite a past knee issue. Brown played 13 games for Philadelphia in 2024 and 15 in 2025, finishing last season with 78 receptions, 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns.
Patriots second-round linebacker Gabe Jacas is dealing with a knee issue that could affect his rookie season. Coach Mike Vrabel says he expects Jacas to play as a rookie but cannot guarantee it, and mentions an injury waiver in his contract as the team plans to move him off the non-football injury list and onto the field this year.
A year after Mike Vrabel urged him to talk more, lead more, and celebrate more, Drake Maye shows growing comfort with a louder leadership role in camp, pushing teammates and building personality, a development teammates are taking as a sign of progress for the group.
Dianna Russini was photographed on a Royal Caribbean cruise with her husband and two sons as they reportedly work on their marriage after her photo scandal with Mike Vrabel, per exclusive Page Six photos and video.
Mike Vrabel and his wife Jen drew online ridicule as they attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding, moments after a Dianna Russini scandal had spotlighted the coach, sparking memes about his demeanor and the couple’s public appearance at the high-profile event.
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and wife Jen were photographed leaving their NYC hotel and heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding, dressed to the nines after a Nordstrom shopping trip. Mike wore a classic suit and Jen a light blue gown with an embellished cape as they departed for the event, having been seen earlier at the Langham Hotel in casual outfits. The couple—married since 1999 and parents to Tyler and Carter—return to the spotlight amid ongoing headlines from Vrabel’s Dianna Russini moment.
A critical read of the NYT profile on Dianna Russini argues it glosses over potential conflicts of interest with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and her early reporting on the Julio Jones trade, including whether her hints and coverage helped shape the Titans deal, and it questions Times/Athletic hiring standards.
OutKick reports that Dianna Russini allegedly tried to dodge a traffic ticket by FaceTiming an NFL head coach, a move she described on a podcast; the New York Times’s lengthy investigation into Russini and Vrabel has the NFL on edge as the season approaches.
Dianna Russini reportedly knew about photos of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and waited two days to tell her bosses after the New York Post contacted her on Easter Sunday; the New York Times and The Athletic opened investigations into her reporting, she resigned a week after the initial leak, and subsequent reporting noted that the photos lacked context and highlighted her prior journalistic status and salary.
Patriots opened mandatory minicamp with a 90-minute session as Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte attended after sitting OTAs, with Gonzalez limited in team drills while observing. Gabe Jacas was absent due to an offseason procedure and contract status. The practice highlighted depth at edge rusher, with Dre'Mont Jones and Elijah Ponder taking reps, and Drake Maye showing command in red-zone install, connecting with Hunter Henry as New England emphasizes improving in the scoring area.