Dianna Russini, a Senior NFL Insider at The Athletic, made headlines in April 2026 when photos of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel made the rounds on social media. Speculation, of course, skyrocketed about the nature of their relationship and about her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt. Both Dianna and Mike promptly denied the rumors.
“The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day,” Dianna said in a statement to The New York Post. “Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues,” she added.
Mike provided his own statement to The Post, which read, “These photos show a completely innocent interaction, and any suggestion otherwise is laughable. This doesn’t deserve any further response.”
The pictures in question showed Mike and Dianna appearing to weave their fingers together before sharing a hug while staying at the Ambiente boutique hotel in Sedona, Arizona.
Learn about Dianna’s husband, Kevin, and their marriage here.
As previously noted, Dianna is a sports journalist who works for The Athletic. She is a former anchor for ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”
