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NFL will not investigate Patriots coach Mike Vrabel over photos with Dianna Russini
TL;DR
The NFL will not investigate Patriots coach Mike Vrabel regarding recent photos with reporter Dianna Russini. An NFL spokesman confirmed that Vrabel's behavior does not warrant a review under the league's personal conduct policy.
Key points
- NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel
- Photos with Dianna Russini do not warrant review
- Vrabel's behavior not detrimental to league integrity
- Vrabel continues normal pre-draft responsibilities
- General manager confirms business as usual
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The NFL will not open an investigation into Patriots coach Mike Vrabel over the recent pictures that showed him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini. An NFL spokesman told ESPN that Vrabel's behavior will not be reviewed as part of the league's personal conduct policy, which gives the league the right to look into any situation where a player, coach or executive exhibits conduct that's "detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League."
Vrabel has also been conducting his normal pre-draft responsibilities with the New England Patriots, according to general manager Eliot Wolf.
"Business as usual," Wolf said of Vrabel's involvement.
There had been some questions about whether the league would look into Vrabel's behavior after several photos surfaced of him hugging and holding hands with Russini, who covered the league for The Athletic prior to this week's resignation.
The photos, which were published by the New York Post's Page Six, were taken on March 28 at a luxury hotel in Sedona, Arizona. The two spent some time together in a rooftop bungalow and they also sat next to each other in a hot tub. According to Vrabel, who is married, the photos don't show anything illicit, and any other characterization is simply wrong.
"These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable," Vrabel told Page Six. "This doesn't deserve any further response."
Vrabel was only visiting the hotel and didn't stay the night, according to the Page Six report. One of Vrabel's friends told the publication that the Patriots coach drove back to his own hotel, which was about two hours away from Sedona.
On Russini's end, the long-time NFL reporter insists that she was at the hotel with a group of friends.
Q&A
Why won't the NFL investigate Mike Vrabel over photos with Dianna Russini?
The NFL determined that Vrabel's behavior does not violate the league's personal conduct policy.
What did the NFL spokesman say about Mike Vrabel's conduct?
The spokesman stated that Vrabel's actions will not be reviewed as they are not detrimental to the league's integrity.
How is Mike Vrabel continuing his duties with the Patriots?
Vrabel is conducting his normal pre-draft responsibilities with the New England Patriots, as confirmed by general manager Eliot Wolf.
What is the NFL's personal conduct policy regarding coaches and players?
The policy allows the NFL to investigate any conduct by players, coaches, or executives that is deemed detrimental to the integrity and public confidence in the league.
