Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini Clarify Resort Photos as Innocent

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini addressed recent viral photos showing them together at the Ambiente resort in Sedona, Arizona. The images, published by the New York Post’s Page Six and widely shared on social media, appeared to show Vrabel and Russini hugging and holding hands. Both Vrabel and Russini emphasized that the photos were misleading and did not represent the larger group of six people who were present. They stated that the interactions were completely innocent and part of normal social interactions outside of professional settings. Both individuals are married with children. The Athletic’s executive editor, Steven Ginsberg, also supported this perspective, highlighting that the photos lack context and were taken publicly. Vrabel, who led the Patriots to Super Bowl LX earlier this year, and Russini, a respected NFL journalist at The Athletic since 2023, reinforced that the situation has been misinterpreted by the media and public. Both dismisse