Mike Vrabel has been the talk of the town the entire offseason for his alleged extramarital affair with insider Dianna Russini. However, he made headlines for a completely different reason on Friday.

During a press conference before the start of the New England Patriots training camp, Vrabel brought a puppy to accompany him to the podium. He was seen petting the puppy while addressing the reporters at the press conference.

Social media started flooding with various reactions to this situation.

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The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel in January 2025 after a disappointing 5-12 2024 campaign, replacing former coach Jerod Mayo. During his debut campaign, he helped the team qualify for the playoffs.

Vrabel and the Patriots emerged as the AFC champions after defeating the Broncos in the conference title game. They faced the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. However, they ended up suffering a 29-13 loss in the season finale, ending the hopes of lifting the Lombardi Trophy.

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Offensive tackle Morgan Moses was absent during the Patriots' mandatory minicamp. This raised questions and uncertainty about his health.

While addressing the press on Friday, Mike Vrabel provided an update on his status.

Morgan Moses joined the Patriots in March 2025 on a three-year, $24 million deal. Before that, he played for the Commanders, Jets and the Ravens.

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