Dianna Russini is one of the most known reporters in the NFL right now, but not for her work. She has become the center of a scandal after intimate pictures with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel were published.
Since then, new pictures and videos have been published, making things worse for the former reporter. Recently, another video of hers became viral, and is earning her more backlash.
Old clip of Dianna Russini goes viral
Russini has been under fire after she and Vrabel were accused of being in an inappropriate relationship. It began when leaked photographs showing her with the head coach at a luxury adults-only resort in Sedona, Arizona were published by Page Six. Soon after, she decided to resign from her role at The Athletic on April 14, 2026. Vrabel is still continuing in his role as the Patriots head coach.
Dianna Russini
Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dianna Russini appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Both of them are married to other people with children. Vrabel is married to his wife Jennifer since 1999, while Russini got married to Kevin Goldschmidt in 2020. Since the story initially broke out, multiple images and videos have shown that the alleged affair has been ongoing for many years.
Recently, an old video of the former NFL insider went viral on social media. It was an old clip of her that was shared on Mother’s Day way before her scandal broke out. It showed her relaxing outdoors, reclining in a chair. She is filming herself and makes suggestive movements towards the camera.
Many fans looked at the clip, and compared it to a thirst trap. Many felt that she wanted attention by showing herself, and with her recent scandal with Vrabel, many fans attacked her for it. Most of them slammed her looks and character.
Fans criticize Dianna Russini for viral thirst trap video
Many blasted Russini after her old video got viral on social media.
One user said, “Roided up coaches had this carrot built heifer thinking she was bad”.
A second user wrote, “Embarrassment to Women in Sports Media”.
A third user replied, “Why put your career at risk for someone who isn’t attractive?”
Another added, “You can tell by that nose and face she was some ugly a– athlete girl in high school and now she spends her entire adulthood f—ing dudes to feel attractive.”
A fifth user remarked, “She is so fucking ugly..decent body…and a complete sociopath. What was Vrabel thinking ..Great coach but a moran otherwise”.
A sixth user commented, “It blows my mind she’s generally considered attractive….she literally has the face of a hobbit And she talks like a 12 year old boy”.
It remains to be seen what new developments occur with Dianna Russini.