Dianna Russini Addresses Hiatus in Video for New NFL Show After Investigation on Vrabel

Longtime NFL insider Dianna Russini said she gained a new perspective after her break from the sports media world.

Russini debuted her new show with BetUS on Wednesday. During the first episode, she addressed the multiple months she was away from her usual duties. She said she benefited from "being truly present" with her husband and two children.

Russini added she had conversations with people around the NFL, which "helped me find my way back to the work I love."

Russini resigned from The Athletic in April after the company launched an investigation into photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a resort in Sedona, Arizona.

Speaking with Page Six, the outlet that published the photos, Russini said the pictures "don't represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day." Vrabel, for his part, said they "show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable."

Vrabel briefly stepped away from the Patriots, missing the third day of the 2026 NFL draft so that he could attend counseling.

BetUS announced Monday that Russini will have a weekly show and column with the online sportsbook.

"I'm excited to get back to reporting on the NFL and bring that passion to BetUS," she said in the press release. "I want to give fans more than just the headlines, sharing insider perspectives, uncovering the stories behind the biggest moments, and helping audiences better understand the teams, players, and matchups that shape each week."