FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots executive vice president of football business Robyn Glaser, one of the franchise's highest-ranking executives over the last 18 seasons, has informed the team of her plans to resign, according to sources.
The departure of Glaser, who plans to work through mid-February, leaves a significant void in the organization at a time of transition under new coach Mike Vrabel.
Glaser initially joined the Patriots in 2007 as a senior adviser to ownership and club counsel. Her first day on the job coincided with the NFL's investigation of the Patriots' videotaping procedures, referred to by some as "Spygate," which ultimately cost the team its first-round draft pick the following season.