Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Speaks About His Wife and Kids After Dianna Russini Scandal
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is opening up to the press about balancing family and football.
Vrabel, 50, who played for the NFL for 14 seasons and rose to stardom as a linebacker for the Pats, spoke to the press just two months after breaking his silence on the photo scandal involving former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini. When asked by a reporter about work/life balance, Vrabel expressed his love for his wife and his sons, Tyler and Carter.
"My family is great," Vrabel told the group. "I love Jen. I love the boys. I love my personal friends."
Check out the video of Vrabel's discussion with the media below:
#Patriots HC Mike Vrabel was asked about his work/life balance:
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 27, 2026
"Really good. I appreciate my family. I love Jen, I love the boys. I love my personal friends."
Vrabel then went on to talk about what this spring has been focused on with the team and the on-field work. pic.twitter.com/huQVOK4pU9
Vrabel Opened Up About the Dianna Russini Scandal
Last month, Vrabel spoke to the press about the uproar surrounding the scandal involving him and Dianna Russini for the first time in a video obtained by WBZ‘s Dan Roche.
"I understand I could have addressed you sooner, but it was important to me I have a conversation with the players, which I did yesterday very candidly," Vrabel shared during a pre-NFL draft press conference at Gillette Stadium, noting that he had "some difficult conversations" with people he "care[s] about."
Including discussions with his "family," as well as the Patriots organization, Vrabel said the talks were "positive and productive."
"We believe in order to be successful, you have to make good decisions," he said. "That starts with me. You never want your actions to negatively affect the team … or be the cause of a distraction."
Sharing that he's "excited" to coach the team with "humility and focus," Vrabel leaned in hard when emphasizing how much he cares about coaching the Patriots. He also noted that he's kept some questions and comments from the team private.
"What I can promise you is my family, this organization, this team, the staff, the coaches, and the fans, most importantly, will get the best version of me going forward," he stated.
Mike Vrabel statement - @wbzpic.twitter.com/FrHjmgbz0W
— Dan Roche (@RochieWBZ) April 21, 2026
Related: Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Breaks Silence on Dianna Russini Photo Scandal
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This story was originally published May 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM.