No one expects the scandal involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini to be over anytime soon, as it has become a tabloid circus and new information continues to surface.
This weekend, the saga took another turn as Russini was spotted out with her husband, Kevin, before they reportedly went to a Bruce Springsteen concert. The NFL had plenty of reactions to Russini being spotted out in public.
NFL World Reacts As Dianna Russini and Her Husband Are Spotted Out Amid Mike Vrabel Scandal
Hints of Russini and her husband moving on from the controversy surfaced on Mother’s Day, as Page Six published a photo of the couple kissing outside of their home.
Now, this weekend, Russini and her husband were photographed at a New York City diner before attending Springsteen’s concert at Madison Square Garden.
The Daily Mail published photos of Russini and her husband with a group of friends at the Bourbon and Branch Bar.
After the photos from the diner and concert plans were reported by the Daily Mail and then quickly shared by TMZ and others, the NFL world had some strong reactions.
“I think we reached the point of the story where I’m going to say who gives a sh*t about this?” radio host Zach Gelb posted. “Like when she speaks it will be interesting or if we find out something new it will get attention, but who cares about her getting dinner before attending a concert?”
I think we reached the point of the story where I’m going to say who gives a shit about this?
Like when she speaks it will be interesting or if we find out something new it will get attention, but who cares about her getting dinner before attending a concert? https://t.co/sOuBv4dqfJ
— Zach Gelb (@ZachGelb) May 17, 2026
Some theorized that this was pre-planned and leaked to the tabloids.
“‘Eyewitnesses.’ Right. This has all the hallmarks of a carefully choreographed comeback or professional reboot,” Boston Radio Watch wrote before adding, “Unblocked photo shot of her,” Boston Radio Watch added. “This is so pre-arranged.”
Unblocked photo shot of her. This is so pre-arranged. pic.twitter.com/2boZzbZRP1
— Boston Radio Watch®️ (@bostonradio) May 17, 2026
Similar allegations surfaced after Russini and her husband’s kiss outside of their house on Mother’s Day. One user wrote that this seemed like a “publicity stunt” to give the impression that they’ve figured things out.
“That lady might have an open marriage while yall were on here crashing out,” one user posted.
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Another user accused the tabloids of “milking this” before adding, “We should start following around everyone that works at tmz and see what we find.”
Russini resigned from The Athletic in the aftermath of the scandal after the higher-ups reportedly requested evidence that he was on a girls trip; however, she ultimately resigned rather than providing any evidence.
TMZ made headlines for following Vrabel around Salt Lake City Airport recently, filming the Patriots head coach and asking about him about the alleged affair, which led to some criticism for the gossip outlet.
The Vrabel-Russini scandal doesn’t show any signs of slowing down, especially now that tabloids like TMZ and the Daily Mail are covering their every move.
