Trending Now - Mike Vrabel Seen in Salt Lake City Shopping for Women's Apparel

WHO:

NBC Sports - Mike Vrabel, head coach of the New England Patriots, is 50 years old.

NBC Sports - Mike Vrabel, head coach of the New England Patriots

US Magazine - Dianna Russini, NFL reporter

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Mike Vrabel was spotted buying gifts for his wife, Jen, days after the Dianna Russini scandal went viral.

NBC Sports - Mike Vrabel was seen shopping alone in an airport store.

US Magazine - Vrabel was spotted buying a baby blue sweatsuit.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - Vrabel owns a home in Park City, Utah, as of early 2025.

NBC Sports - Salt Lake City International Airport

US Magazine - Salt Lake City International Airport

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Photos of Vrabel were taken on Saturday.

US Magazine - Vrabel was seen shopping on Saturday, April 25.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The New York Post published photos of Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona on April 7, which contributed to the ongoing scandal.

NBC Sports - Vrabel announced he would be absent from the draft room for "counseling, starting this weekend."

US Magazine - Vrabel was away from the team to seek counseling amid a scandal involving Dianna Russini.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Vrabel was reported to be in "constant contact" with the Patriots during the third day of the draft, although this was later retracted.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 11:31 UTC)

Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots, is celebrating his 50th birthday while making headlines for being spotted buying gifts for his wife, Jen, shortly after the Dianna Russini scandal gained traction. The New York Post recently published photos of Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini together at a resort in Arizona on April 7, which has fueled the ongoing controversy. Vrabel, who owns a home in Park City, Utah, as of early 2025, is navigating the fallout from this situation while focusing on his team.

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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 05:56 UTC)

Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots, was spotted shopping alone at Salt Lake City International Airport, where he purchased a baby blue sweatsuit. This sighting occurred on Saturday, April 25, as Vrabel announced he would be absent from the draft room to seek counseling amid a scandal involving NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Despite being away from the team, he was initially reported to be in "constant contact" with the Patriots during the third day of the draft, although that information was later retracted.