For the first time since pictures of him with Dianna Russini, The Athletic's former NFL insider, surfaced, New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters.

"I've had some difficult conversations with people I care about about − with my family, the organization, the coaches, the players," Vrabel said in an opening statement on April 21, a full two weeks after the New York Post published the photos.

"Those have been positive and productive. In order to be successful on and off the field, you have to make good decisions. That includes me. That starts with me."

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to USA TODAY Sports on Monday that Vrabel is not under investigation for any violation of the league's personal conduct policy.

According to that policy, as it pertains to non-NFL players, "Conduct that is illegal, violent, dangerous, or irresponsible puts innocent victims at risk, damages the reputation of others associated with the game, and undercuts public respect and support for the NFL. We must endeavor at all times to be people of high character; we must show respect for others inside and outside our workplace; and we must conduct ourselves in ways that favorably reflect on ourselves, our teams, the communities we represent, and the NFL."

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