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Eva Geitheim

Patriots Players Address Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Scandal for First Time After NFL Draft

Mike Vrabel reportedly returned to the Patriots on Monday as the team’s offseason program continued. Vrabel spent the weekend away from the Patriots during Day 3 of the NFL draft to attend counseling and put his family first amid the viral photos of him and former The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

On Tuesday after Vrabel’s return, both veteran linebacker Robert Spillane and tight end Hunter Henry were asked about the coach amid the controversy, becoming the first players on the team to publicly address the situation.

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