Dianna Russini Resigns After York Post Resort Photos
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- Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic less than a week after the New York Post published resort photos of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
- New York Post said the photos were taken at the Sedona hotel in Arizona before the NFL league meeting that began in Phoenix on March 29.
- Dianna Russini stated in her resignation letter she would step aside before her contract expires on June 30, refusing to “lend oxygen” to the media narrative.
- Steven Ginsberg of The Athletic initially defended her, saying the photos “lacked essential context” and praising her work.
- The Athletic said its review of Russini’s conduct will continue despite her resignation.
- Mike Vrabel and Russini, both married, issued statements downplaying the images, with Vrabel calling any suggestion of impropriety “laughable” and Russini saying the photos didn’t represent the six‑person group present that day.
Why it matters: Russini’s exit ends the immediate controversy for The Athletic but leaves the outlet still reviewing her conduct, meaning the publication’s credibility remains under scrutiny while Russini forfeits the remainder of her contract and any future reporting opportunities at the outlet.
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