Dianna Russini is returning to sports media after months of scrutiny over photographs of her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, crediting her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, with helping her through the fallout.
In an interview published by People on November 9, the former NFL insider described the experience as "heartbreaking" and "a nightmare." She said she and Goldschmidt eventually stopped following coverage and deleted their X accounts to protect their family's wellbeing.
Russini will launch The Russini Report on Wednesday, November 11, at noon Eastern on BetUS TV. The weekly programme will feature NFL analysis, game previews and guests, with former coach Bill Parcells scheduled for the premiere. She will also write an accompanying column.
Her departure from The Athletic came in April after photographs showed her and Vrabel embracing and holding hands at an Arizona resort. Both are married to other people and denied impropriety.
The publication's subsequent investigation concluded that Russini should have disclosed the relationship so editors could assess potential conflicts in her coverage. That finding concerned professional standards and did not establish that the relationship was romantic.
Russini's new role marks her first sustained return to NFL coverage since her resignation. Her interview focused on family support and rebuilding her career, without providing further clarity about the nature of her relationship with Vrabel.
