NFL reporter, Dianna Russini, resigned from her position at The Athletic after a scandal that erupted when her photos with Mike Vrabel went viral. She's now getting back to work.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleDianna Russini and Mike Vrabel sparked massive controversy in April 2026 after Page Six released bombshell photos of the duo at a resort in Arizona. The duo, who are married to their respective partners and each has two kids, initially denied any relationship, despite speculation. Eventually, several more photos and information kept intensifying the buzz, and it was hinted that the two had been in an undisclosed, secretive relationship for years; however, they never confirmed the same.
As the controversy led people to point fingers at her professional career, Dianna resigned from her position back in April 2026, and after 7 months, she is reportedly returning to work. Yes! A recent report revealed that Dianna will start working next week. Page Six recently revealed that Dianna will be headlining her own show, which is really very exciting for her.
Sources have revealed to the outlet that the show that Dianna will headline will be for a digital platform and is set to be released next week. It's not yet known whether Dianna is being paid; a source said the NFL reporter has received support from her close circle, including the NFL industry. Another source said Dianna will interview players and coaches on her new show. The source could be quoted as saying:
“It’s going to be on a digital platform. It will be launching next week. It’s been in the works for a while and she can’t wait to get back to what she loves. Everyone in her industry, and at the NFL has been really supportive of her. She’s been missed.”
The report came after NBC Sports reported earlier that Dianna was letting people in the NFL know that she is intending to start working from 'next week'. After Dianna grabbed attention for her controversy involving Mike Vrabel, a lot of questions have been raised. During that time, she was working with The Athletic, and an investigation was also ongoing when she came forward to step down from her position.
It was during that time when Dianna's ESPN colleague, Jon “Stugotz” Weiner, publicly offered her a job if she needed one. Back then, Weiner said that if Dianna's company fired her, she would be doing the Fox Sports radio show, “Stugotz and Company" alongside him. It's not known whether her current venture has anything to do with the past offer or not.
Dianna's previous company, The Athletic, ended its investigation into the controversy in September 2026. In a statement, Mike Semel, the editorial director of The Athletic, revealed that there was a 'violation'. The statement mentioned that the alleged connection between the two was a clear violation of newsroom standards, and it was clearly a 'breach' and therefore should have been disclosed.
It was also revealed in the statement that although Dianna wrote 'glowingly of him (Vrabel)', which, in hindsight, is 'awkward or even uncomfortable', it couldn't be determined whether she used her platform to help Mike during her time at The Athletic.
Dianna also responded to the statement, saying she stands by all the reporting she has done in her career. Mike Vrabel, who said he would undergo therapy after the controversy, was reportedly asked about The Athletic's investigation. The NFL coach reportedly didn't comment, but said that he had moved on.
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