Patriots' Mike Vrabel Reportedly 'Isn't Expected to Address Reporters Until' 2026 NFL Draft

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel "isn't expected to address reporters until the draft," according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.

This wouldn't be all that notable in a typical NFL offseason. The Patriots have signed their priority free agents, so there isn't much for Vrabel to address from a football perspective between now and the 2026 draft, which gets underway April 23.

But the veteran coach has found himself at the center of an off-field story after Page Six's Oli Coleman released photos of him with The Athletic's Dianna Russini at a resort in Sedona, Arizona.

Vrabel denied there was anything improper.

"These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable," he said. "This doesn't deserve any further response."

Steven Ginsberg, The Athletic's executive editor, also called the photos "misleading" and added they "lack essential context."

"These were public interactions in front of many people," he said. "Dianna is a premier journalist covering the NFL and we're proud to have her at The Athletic."

Coleman also shared a statement from Russini: "The photos don't represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues."

Vrabel has yet to publicly address the story aside from his initial comment to Page Six.

The retired linebacker is entering his second season as New England's coach. The Patriots are coming off a 14-3 regular season and Super Bowl appearance in 2025.