Dianna Russini Reportedly Plans Sports Media Return Next Week

Dianna Russini is reportedly planning to return to sports media next week, after resigning from The Athletic in April. People in NFL circles have been told she intends to resume work or announce a new job, according to reports citing her communications. No employer or specific role has been confirmed. A source familiar with the plans said Russini will headline a show on a digital platform, which is also expected to launch next week. The show has been in development for some time, the source said. Another report said it may feature interviews with NFL players and coaches, but that detail has not been confirmed by Russini or a platform. The reported return follows Russini’s resignation on April 14, 2026, amid scrutiny over photographs of her with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort. The images prompted questions about their relationship. Russini and Vrabel said their interaction was innocent and that they were at the resort with friends, according to one account. The Athletic reviewed Russini’s work and reported its findings in September. The outlet said her relationship with Vrabel violated its standards and should have been disclosed, regardless of...