Patriots coach Mike Vrabel seeks counseling

The announcement comes after images surfaced of Vrabel with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an adults-only resort in Arizona.

While the NFL is not currently investigating the matter, the scandal has caused a significant distraction during the league's most important off-season event.

Vrabel will be absent on Saturday, leaving the Patriots' front office to manage the later rounds of the draft without their head coach.

The coach's decision to seek professional help has been met with a mix of support and scrutiny as the team looks to move past the controversy.