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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Brian Yalung

Does Mike Vrabel's Wife Have Cancer? Truth Behind the Viral Rumour as Coach Seeks Counselling Over Photo Scandal

The Patriots move forward with draft plans as Mike Vrabel temporarily steps away amid growing public attention and online speculation. (Credit: Mike Vrabel Instagram)

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has announced a temporary leave of absence to seek professional counselling amid viral speculation about his marriage and his wife's health.

The 50-year-old former linebacker, currently at the centre of a media firestorm involving leaked photos in Sedona, confirmed he will step away from team duties during the final stages of the NFL Draft. The move follows weeks of online confusion where social media sleuths incorrectly linked old health-related posts to his wife, Jen Vrabel.

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