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Mike Vrabel Steps Back From Draft After Photo Scandal

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel just dropped a bombshell: he’s bailing on Day 3 of the NFL Draft this Saturday to deal with some seriously heavy personal stuff. The coach confirmed the news to ESPN on Wednesday night, and yeah, it’s connected to that messy Dianna Russini photo situation that’s been making waves.

Vrabel didn’t get into specifics, but he made it crystal clear that family and personal matters are taking priority right now. Translation? Something went down, and it’s serious enough that he’s stepping away from one of the biggest events in the football calendar to handle it.

The timing is rough—the draft is huge for any coaching staff, and missing the final day is basically unheard of. But Vrabel’s putting his foot down and saying his personal life comes first, even if it means missing crucial team business.