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Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic after Mike Vrabel photos

Amid an internal investigation at The Athletic regarding published photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, Russini resigned on Tuesday.

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The Best Second-Round Draft Gems in Patriots History

The New England Patriots have found plenty of the stars during the first day of the NFL Draft in their long history. But just because you didn't hear your name called during the first round doesn't eliminate you from becoming a Patriots legend.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

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Three Late-Round Sleepers Patriots Can't Afford To Miss in NFL Draft

With 11 draft picks, the New England Patriots are more than equipped to stock up on talent during this year's NFL Draft. Whether it's on offense or defense, there's plenty of players lower on the draft boards that could help plug in some of the holes on the Patriots' roster.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

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Former ESPN Star Jemele Hill Calls Out Male NFL Insiders

The drama involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel hasn't ended just yet, but it did take a significant turn this Tuesday. Prior to the NFL's annual league meeting on March 29, Russini and Vrabel were spotted together at a luxurious hotel in Arizona.

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Dianna Russini's resignation from The Athletic amid Mike Vrabel controversy adds more fuel to 'quid pro quo' fire

These reporters are supposed to be voices of truth, but instead, some are acting like cronies for their sources.

Dianna Russini speaks out amid allegations while confirming resignation in wake of Mike Vrabel controversy

Former Patriots player has strong reaction to potential Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini controversy

The Athletic staffers reportedly took issue with publication's 'unnecessarily messy' response to Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel hotel photos

It's not 'business as usual' for Patriots amid Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini storyline

Mike Vrabel makes unusual move amid Dianna Russini investigation

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Dianna Russini makes decision about her future amid Mike Vrabel photos

Dianna Russini has decided to resign from The Athletic amid controversy over photos of herself with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Russini submitted her resignation letter on Tuesday, via Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

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Russini speaks out, confirms resignation in wake of Vrabel controversy

Dianna Russini speaks out amid allegations while confirming resignation in wake of Mike Vrabel controversy

It's now known that Russini won't return to covering the NFL for The Athletic.

Russini's resignation amid Vrabel scandal adds more fuel to 'quid pro quo' fire

It's not 'business as usual' for Patriots amid Vrabel, Russini storyline

Former Patriots player has strong reaction to Vrabel, Russini controversy

The Athletic staffers irked by 'unnecessarily messy' response to photos

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Best Running Backs in New England Patriots History

As great as the New England Patriots have been, most of the franchise’s success came in the days of Tom Brady in the 2000s. Before that, New England teetered between one of the worst teams in the NFL and a, more or less, average bunch, peaking in 1986 in the Super Bowl, but getting blown out.