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NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on Tuesday amid growing criticism over her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, which came under fire last week after the two were photographed together at an exclusive resort in Arizona.
Russini announced his resignation in a letter to The Athletic’s executive editor, Steven Ginsberg, obtained by The Associated Press.
“I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand by every story I have published. When the Page Six article first appeared, The Athletic stood by me unequivocally, expressing confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful. In the days since, unfortunately, commentators at various outlets have engaged in self-feeding speculation that simply is not tied to the facts,” the letter said.
“Furthermore, this media frenzy is proceeding without regard to the review process that The Athletic is trying to complete. It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in subjecting myself to a public investigation that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept. Rather than allow this to continue, I have decided to step aside now, before my current contract expires on June 30. I am doing so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I “I refuse to give it any more oxygen or let it define me or my career.”
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