Dianna Russini’s departure from The Athletic and her alleged relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel returned to the spotlight this week after a New York Times report revealed her $800,000 salary. On the Speakeasy podcast, LeSean McCoy defended Russini, calling the evidence inconclusive, while Emmanuel Acho countered with a list of photos, a shared playlist, and inconsistencies in Russini’s own account. Vrabel, meanwhile, has admitted his past actions fell short of his personal standards without confirming an affair. The Athletic’s investigation is still ongoing.
