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The NFL is not investigating coach Mike Vrabel following photos with reporter Dianna Russini that led to her resignation. The Patriots have not confirmed if they will conduct their own review of Vrabel's actions.
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The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabelâs behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday the league is not looking into the matter. The Patriots didnât immediately respond to a question about whether the team has launched its own review of Vrabelâs actions. The New York Post last week published the photos of Vrabel and Russini at the Sedona hotel and said they were taken before the annual NFL meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29. The NFL's personal conduct policy states: âEveryone who is part of the league must refrain from âconduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence inâ the NFL.â Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a player with New England, is preparing for his second season as coach of the Patriots. He was the AP NFL Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 14-3 finish last season, which ended with a 29-13 loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl. Vrabel previously won the AP NFL Coach of the Year award with Tennessee in 2021. Vrabel and Russini, who are both married, released statements to the Post after publication of the photos downplaying what the photos depict. Russini joined The Athletic in 2023 after nearly a decade at ESPN, where she held various roles, including âSportsCenterâ anchor, NFL analyst and insider. She hosted a podcast for The Athletic and made appearances on its video platform. âI have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published,â Russini said in her resignation letter. \\\_ AP NFL:
The NFL confirmed through spokesman Brian McCarthy that they are not looking into Mike Vrabel's behavior regarding the incident with Dianna Russini.
Dianna Russini resigned after photos of her with Mike Vrabel were published, prompting an internal investigation at The Athletic.
Mike Vrabel is preparing for his second season as the Patriots' head coach and was named AP NFL Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 14-3 record last season.

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