All the latest from around the NFL including Mike Vravel and Dianna Russini responding after images of the two had gone viral while being pictured together, both being married to long-time partners
08:44 ET, 09 Apr 2026
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Mike Vrabel has responded after he was seen at an adults only hotel looking close with an NFL reporter
Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have both stated that the images of the two have been taken out of context with the New England Patriots head coach giving a short statement denying wrongdoing.
Mirror US Sports has looked into the big storylines from around the NFL over the last 24 hours, including Andy Reid's stance ahead of the new season.
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It comes just two weeks away from the NFL Draft, where Fernando Mendoza is certain to be taken with the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, before the New York Jets have a tough decision to make with the second overall selection.
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Diana Russini and Mike Vrabel respond to viral photos
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was seen with a top NFL reporter
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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was seen with a top NFL reporter(Image: Getty)
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and senior NFL insider Dianna Russini have denied any wrongdoing following images of the two together at an adults-only resort in Sedona, Arizona. The two were seen looking close while lying next to one another and sat in a hot tub. Other images appeared to show them holding hands and hugging.
Both have insisted the images have been taken out of context while The Athletic told Page Six: "These photos are misleading and lack essential context. These were public interactions in front of many people. Dianna is a premier journalist covering the NFL and we're proud to have her at the Athletic."
Meanwhile, Vrabel addressed the story directly. "These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable," he said in a statement. "This doesn't deserve any further response."
Kirk Cousins on Fernando Mendoza competition with Raiders
Cousins has seemed to confirm that the Raiders will draft Mendoza while stating he's more than willing to be the back-up and mentor towards him - while acknowledging he could still win the job.
Speaking to 'Good Morning Football' this week, Cousins said: "Honestly, I don't want to start unless I'm the best option. Best players should play. As long as that's the case, I have no qualms with however it plays out. I do think Fernando is going to be a great addition to our team."
Kirk Cousins revealed that Tom Brady nudged him to sign for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Kirk Cousins revealed that Tom Brady nudged him to sign for the Las Vegas Raiders.(Image: 2025 Todd Kirkland)
He added: "I think he's going to have a great future in the league. I have no problem being a voice in a room to help him to the degree that I can."
Andy Reid change ahead of new Chiefs season
The Kansas City Chiefs head coach is said to be in a good place after the team's nightmare season, making big moves including signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and bringing back Travis Kelce.
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Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said of Reid "He's reinvigorated. Going through multiple years where we were playing in the Super Bowl, creating these really short offseasons, put a lot of stress on him, as well as the entire team, including coaching staff and scouts."
Reid is the eldest NFL head coach while questions of his future have been somewhat constant in recent years. He remainder under contract for the next three seasons.