Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly got involved in the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal and it's not a good look

The Patriots continue to deal with the fallout from the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal, even though there are just a few days left until the 2026 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots are just days away from a crucial draft, yet the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal continues to make headlines.

This time, the newest report states Patriots owner Robert Kraft used his influence in an attempt to stop the photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini from hitting the public eye.

Per InTouch, an entertainment outlet, a “notorious crisis strategist” reached out to The Post (the outlet that initially broke the story) and tried to get the outlet to nix the story, but was unsuccessful in the attempt:

“Robert Kraft intervened and had his honchos pressure The Post before they published and tried to kill the story," a source exclusively tellsIn Touch**.** "The Post gave Vrabel a longer time to respond than what is considered industry norms, and Kraft took advantage of that extended timeframe to put pressure on the reporter and the newspaper. A notorious crisis strategist made the call but was unsuccessful in neutering the story."

ESPN‘s Ben Strauss also reported that Russini consulted a top-tier crisis manager after learning about the upcoming release of the photos, which connects the dots back to Kraft:

In the days before the story ran, Russini consulted advisers, including a veteran in crisis communications. Russini and Vrabel also communicated about how to respond to the Post, according to a person with knowledge of those discussions.

Kraft’s reported involvement isn’t a good look for the Patriots or Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini

Sure, one can chalk it up to Kraft simply protecting the Patriots franchise. However, when considering all the details, it simply adds to the perception of “guilt” surrounding Vrabel and Russini.

It’s because neither Vrabel nor Russini could provide “compelling evidence” that backed up their claims of being at the resort with friends. As / continued to further its investigation, more suspicious details arose that required proof of innocence, so to speak.