New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is setting the record straight after a fabricated quote about head coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL insider Dianna Russini exploded across social media over the weekend. The fake statement, which included a Bible verse about marriage and purity, racked up over a million views before Henderson stepped in to squash it.
“I have never made a public statement on the Vrabes situation. Respectfully, please stop misspreading false information,” Henderson wrote on social media, making it crystal clear that the viral post had nothing to do with him.
The bogus quote portrayed Henderson as a moralizing voice in the ongoing Vrabel-Russini saga, but the devout Christian running back wants no part of the rumor mill. The situation has drawn widespread attention, with some media figures like Max Kellerman blasting the coverage as over the top.
Patriots players rally around Vrabel
While the rumor mill churns, the Patriots locker room appears united behind their head coach. Quarterback Drake Maye has publicly defended Vrabel, calling him a “great human being” and praising his leadership during the controversy.
“I mean, he’s our head coach. I think he’s done a great job of talking to us and talking us through it,” Maye said. “I’m just looking forward to getting back to work and getting ready.”
Maye’s support echoes a broader sentiment among players, though some fans have questioned whether the team is moving too quickly to close ranks. The drama has even sparked backlash against Maye for standing by Vrabel.
Vrabel’s second season clouded by off-field noise
Vrabel is entering his second season at the helm in New England, and the off-field distractions couldn’t come at a worse time. The Patriots are trying to build momentum after a rocky 2024 campaign, but the Vrabel-Russini story keeps resurfacing.
New video footage of Vrabel and Russini from a 2021 lake outing recently surfaced, further fueling speculation. Meanwhile, analysts like Jim Rome have warned that the scandal isn’t going away anytime soon.
For now, Henderson’s denial is a reminder that not everything you see online is real. The running back is focused on football, not fake quotes, and he’s asking everyone else to do the same.
