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Vrabel Misses Draft, Addresses Pregnancy Boat Video

5/8/2026

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Vrabel Addresses Rumors

Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini publicly addressed their alleged relationship after a 2020 Barstool Sports video resurfaced in May 2026.
A May 7 2026 TMZ clip showed Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini on a private boat in Putnam County, Tennessee, while Russini was pregnant.
Mike Vrabel missed the April 23 2026 NFL Draft’s final day for counseling and told ESPN on April 22 2026 he was prioritizing family and would advise players to seek counseling.

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Russini Resigns

The Athletic, owned by The New York Times, launched an internal probe of Russini on April 11 2026.
Russini posted her resignation letter on X on April 14 2026 and later deleted the account.
Early-2020 photos show Russini and Vrabel at a New York bar before she married Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt.
Vrabel missed the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft, saying he was committed to counseling.

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Vrabel Scandal

Dianna Russini created a Spotify playlist titled “Mike” and shared it with Mike Vrabel during the Titans’ losing streak.
An NFL employee alleged that Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini were handsy at a bar during the NFL combine.
After the scandal, Dianna Russini deleted her Twitter account, with Mike Vrabel reportedly asking boat staff not to post his photo after a June 2021 private-boat outing in Cookeville, Tennessee.

History

Historical Context

The NFL revised its personal-conduct policy on Dec 10 2014, expanding penalties after the August 2014 Ray Rice domestic-violence case and allocating $10 million for related education and advertising. The league’s stricter framework has persisted, evident when The Athletic launched a probe of reporter Dianna Russini in April 2026 after coach Mike Vrabel missed the draft’s final day.

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Vrabel Addresses Rumors

Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini publicly addressed their alleged relationship after a 2020 Barstool Sports video resurfaced in May 2026.
A May 7 2026 TMZ clip showed Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini on a private boat in Putnam County, Tennessee, while Russini was pregnant.
Mike Vrabel missed the April 23 2026 NFL Draft’s final day for counseling and told ESPN on April 22 2026 he was prioritizing family and would advise players to seek counseling.

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