Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Finally Breaks His Silence On Mike Vrabel After Cheating Scandal With Dianna Russini

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Robert Kraft has publicly addressed Mike Vrabel’s offseason controversy for the first time, and the Patriots owner made it clear he isn’t backing away from his head coach.

Kraft was at the Fanatics Fest in New York on Friday when he was asked about the situation surrounding Vrabel.

“We’re privileged to have Mike as our head coach,” he said, per NBC Sports. “No one is infallible.”

Kraft also lauded Vrabel’s football knowledge and ability to connect with players before expressing confidence that he will remain New England’s coach for years to come.

“And what’s great about Mike is he has great intellectual knowledge about football — all the technical skills,” he continued. “He relates to the players beautifully. And he’s someone I have a strong belief and faith in. And I hope he’s going to be our head coach for many years to come.”

Robert Kraft Makes It Clear Where Patriots Stand On Mike Vrabel

Vrabel found himself at the center of controversy in March after photos surfaced showing him spending time with then-The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an adults-only resort in Arizona.

Both denied any inappropriate relationship.

Vrabel called any suggestion of misconduct “laughable,” while Russini said the images lacked context and involved a larger group gathering.

The story continued to grow in the following weeks.

Vrabel later admitted his actions “don’t meet the standard” he expects from himself and apologized to his family, players and the Patriots organization. He also stepped away from the team during the final day of the NFL Draft to attend counseling.

Russini eventually resigned from The Athletic while maintaining she had done nothing unethical and refusing to accept what she described as a false public narrative surrounding the situation. She was recently rumored to be nearing a return to sports media.

Kraft’s comments leave little doubt about where the organization stands.