The NFL schedule release is one of the most anticipated days of the offseason, and this year, it's shaping up to be especially spicy. Teams are known for flexing their creative muscles with hilarious social media content, but for Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, it could be a rough day at the office.

Vrabel, the New England Patriots head coach, and Russini, a former NFL reporter, have been at the center of a scandal after reports surfaced of an affair between the two, both of whom are married. Now, as teams prepare to unveil their 2026 slates, the question on everyone's mind is: will opponents take aim at the Patriots and their coach?

According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, the NFL is not stepping in to police the content teams produce. "The league is not reviewing videos in advance," McCarthy said. "Instead, clubs will continue to control the content of their memes and videos from start to finish. The young, aggressive social media wags at all 32 clubs will be free to mock Vrabel and the Patriots if they wish."

This means that Patriots opponents like the Jets, Bills, and Chargers could potentially weave Vrabel-Russini jokes into their schedule reveal videos. While the league won't intervene, a source noted that the Patriots might not take kindly to the jabs. "You may get a call from the Patriots," the source told FOS. "But the league is not going to get involved."

The schedule release has become an annual tradition where teams compete for the most viral content. With the Vrabel-Russini scandal making headlines, it's a safe bet that at least one team will try to steal the spotlight with a clever, if pointed, reference. Major sports outlets have largely avoided the topic, with ESPN's Inside the NBA being a notable exception, but that won't stop teams from leaning into the drama.

As the dust settles on Thursday night, expect any team that incorporates this controversy into its video to land near the top of the "best schedule release" rankings. For Vrabel and Russini, it might be a day to log off social media.