India, April 24 -- Mike Vrabel's immediate resignation is unlikely. The New England Patriots issued a statement, backing their head coach, soon after new photos showing the 50-year-old with NFL reporter Dianna Russini were published. It was announced that Vrabel will hold a press conference just ahead of the NFL's Draft's first day - on April 23.

While several fans speculated if Vrabel is going to announce his resignation, the Patriots' statement indicates otherwise. The team said Thursday that they're being respectful of his personal life and support him seeking counseling and not being with the team for Day 3 of the NFL draft.

"The New England Patriots fully support Mike Vrabel's decision to prioritize his family first, as well as his...