Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Allegedly Caught Kissing At New York City Bar Six Years Before Photo Scandal: REPORT

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini were allegedly “all over each other” at a New York City bar that is secluded, and it reportedly took place six years prior to them seemingly being seen on photographs hugging and holding hands while at a resort in Arizona.

According to Page Six, who obtained exclusive new pictures, Vrabel and Russini were allegedly seen with each other during the early hours at Tribeca Tavern, which is dimly lit. The two were allegedly spotted Mar. 11, 2020. (RELATED: Mike Vrabel To Miss Day 3 Of Patriots’ Draft After Committing To Counseling Following Alleged Risqué Photos)

They were sitting close to one another while talking, and at one point, it appeared that they kissed.

“They were kissing and they were all over each other,” said an eyewitness to Page Six. “He had a ring on.”

Dianna Russini and married Mike Vrabel caught kissing at NYC bar in bombshell new photos — taken 6 years before scandal https://t.co/WIPOoGKAWF pic.twitter.com/4j1UpviNuy

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When the pictures were taken, Vrabel and his wife Jen were already married. Russini, on the other hand, got married to Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt only six months after the fact. Both Vrabel and Russini have two children with their partners.

The Patriots head coach and reporter were allegedly “very close to each other” while at the bar, per Page Six’s insider, who also claims that the legs of Russini were “in between [Vrabel’s] legs.”

Speaking with Page Six, the eyewitness alleges that the 50-year-old Vrabel and 43-year-old Russini hung out near midnight at the “hole in the wall” bar, staying for around an hour.

“They were having a glorious time. They were [giving each other] pecks, a bunch of pecks, constantly,” said the source. “There was nobody in there. Nobody knew who they were. I don’t even think the bartenders did.”