Mike Vrabel seeks counseling after scandal

The Patriots organization has expressed full support for Vrabel's decision to step away during the final days of the draft to focus on his family.

The scandal erupted after TMZ published images of the coach and Russini at a casino, leading to intense social media speculation and the deletion of Russini's Twitter account.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has described the situation as a personal matter, ruling out immediate league intervention.

Vrabel's absence means he will not be part of the coaching staff managing the third round of selections this Saturday.