Dianna Russini Name Was Once Linked With 'Another Married Man', His Wife Called Her 'Side Chick'

As Dianna Russini's extramarital affair with Mike Vrabel is making the headlines, the internet cannot help but dig more about the NFL reporter. However, not many know that this is not the first time Dianna Russini's name was linked to a married man; earlier, her name was dragged with a married man by his wife, who later apologised for the same.

Dianna Russini was accused of having an affair with another married man 

It was in 2015, when Dianna Russini's name was dragged by Jessica McCloughan, the wife of Washington Redskins then-general manager, Scot McCloughan. She made a serious accusation on Twitter against Dianna, who was then working for ESPN. The wife of the then-GM claimed that Dianna was getting inside information due to her affair with her husband. She even went on to claim that Dianna was her husband's side chick. 

The story spread like wildfire back then and received a lot of attention. At first, the team's official account claimed that the account was fake. Later, Jessica came forward and admitted that she had posted the message herself. After the backlash and using strong remarks against Dianna, she publicly apologised for her statements. Back then, ESPN also defended Dianna, claiming that she was a professional journalist and that she should not have been dragged into such a controversy. 

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Also, there was no evidence provided to support the affair buzz, and later, it was treated as mere allegations. It also highlighted the fact that fragile rumours can pick up. But years later, Dianna's name being linked with another man raises a lot of doubts. 

Dianna Russini signed a resignation letter after her leaked affair photos with Mike Vrabel went viral

After a lot of hoo-haa around the leaked photos of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel, the former left her job at The Athletic. As per reports, she resigned by writing a letter to Steven Ginsberg, the executive editor at The Athletic. In her letter, Dianna shared hat she covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout her career, and she stands behind every story she has ever published. She wrote:

“I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published. When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful."

However, further in her resignation letter, Dianna stated that she didn't want to further take up the pressure of the allegations and decided to step down from her role before her contract expired. She added that she is not leaving as she accepts. the narrative being spread, but she doesn't want to let it impact her career. Dianna concluded by stating: 

“Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30. I do so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career.”

It is worth mentioning that Mike and Dianna's photos were leaked by Page Six. As per the reports, the alleged couple were out there in the state, and there were other friends as well. But the photos were shot in a way that looked as if the two were spending private time, which led to major controversy, where people went on to speculate about their extramarital affair. They even dug out claims that the two individuals are facing a rocky married life.

What do you think about Dinna Russini's name being linked to another married man in 2015?

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