he was paired with PGA Tour pro Gary Woodland<\/a> on the back nine at Quail Hollow.<\/p>\nVrabel has found himself entangled in controversy after the New York Post posted pictures of him with longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort. Vrabel said on April 24 that he was taking accountability for his actions without addressing specifics about the published photos.<\/p>\n
Vrabel missed the third day of the draft to attend counseling.<\/p>\n
Vrabel said he had to have hard conversations with the people that he cared about the most, including his family, his team and members of the Patriots organization. He added that, “My previous actions don\u2019t meet the standard that I hold myself to. They don\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
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When asked if the issues are something the Patriots will need to put behind them before the season, Maye said, \u201cI think that\u2019ll take care of itself.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI know he\u2019s got the right mindset and I know he\u2019s a great human being,\u201d Maye added. \u201cI think he\u2019s … like I said, I love playing for him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maye, the third overall pick in 2024 who grew up in nearby Huntersville, N.C., led the Patriots to an appearance in Super Bowl 60 in just his second season. He was runner-up to Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford for the AP NFL MVP award in 2025.<\/p>\n
Maye also addressed former Patriots teammate Stefon Diggs’ acquittal on charges that he assaulted his live-in personal chef.<\/p>\n
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The charges stemmed from a Dec. 2 incident at his Massachusetts home where Jamila Adams testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument.<\/p>\n
Diggs had pled not guilty to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before clearing Diggs of all charges. The acquittal in court clears a path for the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to return to the field, although he could still face discipline from the NFL.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, you know, he\u2019s always been a great teammate to me and I know he\u2019ll do great things,” Maye said. “I was fortunate enough to have a year with him, and I\u2019m looking forward to seeing what happens to him. He\u2019s a great player.\u201d<\/p>\n
And as for the shoulder injury that hampered him down the stretch last season, Maye said he’s doing \u201cgreat.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cNothing, nothing, no problems at all,” said Maye, adding that he did not need surgery.<\/p>\n
The Patriots will host a three-day rookie minicamp beginning Friday in Foxborough, Mass.<\/p>\n
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