Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini timeline, from photos to statements

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It's safe to say Mike Vrabel has become a distraction for the New England Patriots ahead of tonight's NFL draft after Page Six released new intimate photos of the New England Patriots head coach with a woman the outlet is saying is reporter Dianna Russini.

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Well... actually, the pics are from 2020, according to the report, but they're new to us.

It's just the latest development in a story the two likely can't wait to go away, as it's already had huge implications on their professional lives -- and potentially their personal lives with their actual spouses. Here's the full timeline of the events that began more than two weeks ago.

March 28: Vrabel and Russini photographed at the Ambiente resort in Sedona, Arizona

Though the photos hadn't yet been shopped to the New York Post's Page Six, this was the day they were snapped. It was reportedly one day after Vrabel attended a scouting event at Arizona State in Tempe, and one day before he and Russini both attended the NFL owners meeting at the Biltmore hotel in Phoenix.

April 7: Page Six releases the photos

Page Six released the photos of Vrabel and Russini, which show them alone at the resort, hugging, holding hands and sitting together by a pool. The outlet referred to the photographer as its "spy."

April 7: Vrabel, Russini and The Athletic release statements downplaying the photos

Vrabel, Russini and The Athletic all released different statements downplaying the photos, with Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg saying they're "misleading and lack essential context."

April 10: Russini sidelined as The Athletic opens probe

After initially backing Russini, The Athletic opened an investigation into the reporter, Front Office Sportsreported, adding that she would be sidelined while the probe was ongoing. The New York Times, which owns The Athletic, confirmed the investigation one day later with a report of its own.

April 14: Russini resigns from The Athletic

Russini announced her resignation before the investigation could conclude.

April 21: Vrabel addresses reporters for first time

Vrabel made his first public statement since the photos were released, but didn't shed much light into what actually happened.

April 22: Page Six releases new photos of Vrabel and Russini at the Arizona resort

These photos from the same day as the first leak showed Vrabel and Russini having breakfast together

April 22: Vrabel announces he won't be with Patriots for Day 3 of the draft

Via ESPN: "As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them. In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend," Vrabel said.

April 23: Page Six releases new photos of Vrabel with a woman the outlet is saying was Russini

The outlet said the photos, which show Vrabel and the woman kissing, were snapped on March 11, 2020 at a secluded New York City bar.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini timeline of relationship, photos

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