Diana Russini drew angry reactions from social media followers after sharing a post on her X account referring to photos of herself with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel without saying “the elephant in the room.”
Taking to X on Thursday, the reporter shared a link to his NFL story in The New York Times.
“It’s bold of you to tweet without addressing the elephant in the room,” one user responded, pointing to photos of the NFL reporter with Vrabel.
Photos obtained by Page Six show Mike Vrabel and The New York Times’ top NFL reporter holding hands and embracing at a luxury hotel.
Commenting on her ex’s post, a user said, “Have you told your husband that he is also being replaced?”
Vrabel and Diana Russini were spotted two weekends ago at Ambiente in Sedona, Arizona, a boutique resort nestled against the breathtaking Brines Mesa mountain range.
Citing sources, the outlet reported that the couple, who are married to other people, had breakfast on the patio of the hotel’s restaurant around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, before they spent a few hours relaxing together in the pool and relaxing side-by-side in a hot tub.
Russini is married to Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt. They tied the knot in 2020 and have two children.
Mike Vrabel and wife Jen Vrabel reportedly met as student athletes at Ohio State University and celebrated 25 years of marriage in 2024. According to Page Six, they have two sons, one of whom, Tyler, briefly played for the Atlanta Falcons.
Meanwhile, in a statement released to the media, Russini said, “The photos do not represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most NFL reporters, reporters interact with sources away from the stadium and other locations.”
Mike Vrabel said the conversation was “completely innocent” and “laughable” to suggest otherwise.
Russini’s employer, The Athletic, also defended her, calling the photos “misleading” and out of context.
