Every time we think that the buzz surrounding Dianna Russini might be dying down, she grabs fresh headlines. The longtime NFL reporter became the subject of public scrutiny after Page Six published a number of exclusive photos featuring her and the 50-year-old New England Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel, in alleged PDA. According to reports, the photos were taken back on March 28, 2026, but were published a few days later on April 7, 2026.
What angered netizens was the fact that both Mike and Dianna are currently married to their respective spouses. While Dianna had already resigned from her job at The Athletic amid the scandal, she has now opened up about the reaction to her viral photos with Mike, calling it sexist.
Dianna Russini claims the reaction to her photos was sexist in nature
If a report by ESPN media insider, Ben Strauss is to be believed, Dianna Russini has accused the reaction to her now-viral photos with Mike Vrabel of being a “sexist attack on a female reporter in a male-dominated field.” Apparently, her workplace, The Athletic, had been pushing Dianna to provide proof of her initial claim that she was at the Arizona resort not just with Mike but also with a bunch of her friends. However, as of now, Dianna has reportedly not been able to come up with the proof. Ben Strauss reported:
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