# “Thank You for Being Here”: Dianna Russini Gets Emotional Over Return After Major Mike Vrabel Controversy

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4 outlets covering · First listed: EssentiallySports, Nov 11, 2026, 11:14 AM · Read it: <https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-thank-you-for-being-here-dianna-russini-gets-emotional-over-return-after-major-mike-vrabel-scandal-controversy/>

For about half a year, former The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini has been away from football reporting. Her tenure at The Athletic came to an abrupt end following her reported involvement with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, however, Russini is all set to make her return to football reporting with The

## Who's covering it

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- Nov 11, 2026, 7:00 AM: [To All Who Served, Thank You](<https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/11/11/to-all-who-served-thank-you/>) — Daily Signal (Digital news, United States)
  A few weeks ago, in anticipation of Veterans Day, I had the privilege of visiting the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir. The museum, which is free of charge, has put together a special exhibition and program in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence...
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:53 AM: [Dianna Russini Reveals New Job After Mike Vrabel Photos Scandal](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dianna-russini-reveals-job-mike-155339791.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The move marks Russini’s comeback following a turbulent six months.
- Nov 11, 2026, 11:14 AM: [“Thank You for Being Here”: Dianna Russini Gets Emotional Over Return After Major Mike Vrabel Controversy](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-thank-you-for-being-here-dianna-russini-gets-emotional-over-return-after-major-mike-vrabel-scandal-controversy/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  For about half a year, former The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini has been away from football reporting. Her tenure at The Athletic came to an abrupt end following her reported involvement with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, however, Russini is all set to make her return to football reporting with The
- Nov 11, 2026, 12:52 PM: [Dianna Russini show gets uncomfortable at the first mention of Mike Vrabel](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/dianna-russini-show-gets-uncomfortable-at-the-first-mention-of-mike-vrabel/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  Before the NFL trade deadline segment on Russini's new show with BetUS "The Russini Report" on Wednesday, the former CBS and Sirius XM radio personality asked Russini if she had "seen any good memes lately."