Mike Vrabel Dodges 20 Camp Questions on Russini Scandal as Patriots Open Training Camp
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
Mike Vrabel Dodges 20 Camp Questions on Russini Scandal as Patriots Open Training Camp
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
Summary
More than 14 minutes into Friday's Patriots training-camp press conference, Mike Vrabel faced no questions about his Dianna Russini scandal, with reporters focusing instead on football.
Six of roughly 20 questions centered on unsigned second-round pick Gabe Jacas, underscoring how the session stayed on roster and contract issues before Saturday's first practice.
The silence marked a sharp shift from April, when photos of Vrabel and Russini at an Arizona resort triggered national coverage and prompted Vrabel to leave the final day of the NFL draft to be with his family and seek counseling.
For now, the lack of scrutiny suggests the issue is no longer a public distraction for New England, even as Russini has resigned from The Athletic and remains under a New York Times internal investigation.