Chargers Mock Patriots in 10-Second Schedule Video Jab at Vrabel-Russini Scandal

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 15

A 10-second segment in the Chargers' annual schedule-release video mocked New England's Week 12 trip to SoFi Stadium by flashing a "NYPost sent you a message" alert before Patriots-themed characters crashed.
The gag pointed to April photos published by the New York Post's Page Six showing Patriots coach Mike Vrabel with former reporter Dianna Russini, a controversy that led to Russini's resignation from The Athletic and Vrabel seeking counseling.
Los Angeles spread its jokes across the league, also needling Baltimore over the failed Maxx Crosby pursuit, the Jets over their 2025 lack of interceptions, and the Patriots again with an "easy schedule" dig.
The NFL does not review or approve team schedule-release videos, leaving clubs free to troll opponents and suggesting the Patriots may face more public needling through the 2026 season.

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