Russini Report debuts Wednesday and topic that begs insider treatment is reporter’s relationship with Vrabel

Dianna Russini is returning to NFL coverage with a weekly BetUS programme, The Russini Report, launching on Wednesday. The article argues that her debut will be an opportunity to address questions about her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, which has drawn scrutiny and affected her professional reputation.

Russini resigned from The Athletic in April after photographs showed her and Vrabel, who are both married, embracing and spending time together in Sedona. The Athletic’s review found the relationship should have been disclosed but did not conclude it was romantic or had affected her reporting. In a Monday interview, Russini described the past six months as “heartbreaking” and a “nightmare”, but did not directly discuss the relationship. Her first show is scheduled for noon ET, with former coach Bill Parcells as a guest; BetUS is an offshore sportsbook that is not licensed in any US state.