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Dianna Russini Resigns After Casino Photo With Patriots Coach Vrabel

4/24/2026

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Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14, 2024 after a review of her conduct with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
They were photographed laughing together at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi just before midnight on January 31, 2024.
The Athletic said Russini will step aside before her contract ends on June 30, 2024.
Vrabel, fired by Tennessee Titans on January 9, 2024 after a 6-11 season, declined comment on April 22, 2024 and faced no NFL review of conduct.

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Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14, 2024 after a review of her conduct with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
They were photographed laughing together at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi just before midnight on January 31, 2024.
The Athletic said Russini will step aside before her contract ends on June 30, 2024.
Vrabel, fired by Tennessee Titans on January 9, 2024 after a 6-11 season, declined comment on April 22, 2024 and faced no NFL review of conduct.