Did Athletic Editor Admit His Mistake On Dianna Russini Scandal In All-Hands Meeting? ‘..More Clear’

The alleged affair scandal involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini continues to be one of the most talked-about topics in recent times, especially in the sports entertainment world. The whole ordeal began when Page Six dropped photos of the two being affectionate, like holding hands, hugging and lounging together at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona. Within a week of the pictures being released, Dianna received so much backlash that she resigned from her job as a reporter and insider for The Athletic. Now, as the controversy continues to grow due to repeated leaks, it seems that The Athletic’s executive editor, Steven Ginsberg, had to give a statement to his staff. 

The Athletic executive editor, Steven Ginsberg, delivers a 10-minute statement to his staff

When the photos of the New England Patriots’ head coach, Mike Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter, Dianna Russini, arose at the beginning of March 2026, they were not the only ones who denied any form of impropriety between them. At the time, Dianna’s employer, The Athletic, had also strongly denied the claims and backed Dianna. In a statement to the New York Post, Steven Ginsberg, the executive editor of The Athletic, said, “These photos are misleading and lack essential context. These were public integrations in front of many people. Dianna is a premier journalist covering the NFL, and we are proud to have her at The Athletic.” Looking at the recent developments in the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel controversy, their initial statements look unfortunate to say the least.