Mike Vrabel Named ‘Most Influential Bostonian’ Amid Dianna Russini Cheating Scandal

One might think that being caught on camera having a scandalous extramarital affair would preclude you from being named for any honors or awards.

Well, not if you’re in Boston.

Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots, who recently missed the final day of the draft to spend time with his family and seek counseling after it was revealed that he has been engaged in an affair with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini for at least five years, was named the “Most Influential Bostonian” by Boston Magazine.

The magazine cover features Vrabel, decked out in a suit, with his hand on the shoulder of Patriots QB Drake Maye. The architects of New England’s 2025 Super Bowl run.

Ironically, the magazine’s Instagram post mentions mention of the “rough go” Boston has had of it as of late but makes no mention of the extremely controversial cheating