Aaron Rodgers criticizes ESPN over coverage of Dianna Russini
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently criticized ESPN for its handling of reports involving reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. During an appearance on the Not Just Football show hosted by Cam Heyward, Rodgers called the network a gutless organization for allegedly avoiding the topic while providing extensive coverage of other news, such as the legal situation involving San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York. Rodgers questioned why ESPN would focus on certain controversies while ignoring a story involving a reporter who held voting privileges for league awards like MVP and Coach of the Year. This commentary comes as Rodgers prepares for his upcoming 2026 NFL season with the Steelers. Pittsburgh is scheduled to open its campaign against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday following a Wild Card round loss to the Houston Texans last season.
- •Aaron Rodgers expressed his frustration during a guest appearance on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football show.
- •Rodgers criticized ESPN for failing to address the situation involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel.
- •The Steelers open their 2026 season against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
- •Pittsburgh enters the season following a playoff exit against the Houston Texans last year.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers Slams ‘Gutless’ ESPN Over Lack of Coverage of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel Scandal
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers Fires Dianna Russini Hot Take With Patriots Week 2 Showdown Looming
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Gutless Organization’ — Aaron Rodgers Rips ESPN Over Lack of Coverage of Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Story
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Regular Aaron Rodgers Calls Network a ‘Gutless Organization’ for Lack of Coverage on Dianna Russini Scandal
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers rips ‘gutless’ ESPN over Dianna Russini coverage
"The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback went after the network again while appearing on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, questioning why ESPN has given major attention to some NFL controversies while, in his view, barely addressing the Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel situation. Aaron Rodgers has already criticized ESPN over the issue before, however, made his frustration […] The post ‘Gutless Organization’ — Aaron Rodgers Rips ESPN Over Lack of Coverage of Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Story appear
"NFL star Aaron Rodgers did not mince words when he slammed ESPN over its lack of coverage of former journalist Dianna Russini‘s alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. “I also said you’re a gutless organization because they haven’t said anything,” Rodgers, 42, said during his Thursday, September 10, appearance on the […]
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ripped ESPN for not covering the Dianna Russini controversy with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The post Aaron Rodgers Fires Dianna Russini Hot Take With Patriots Week 2 Showdown Looming appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:38 PMAaron Rodgers Slams ‘Gutless’ ESPN Over Lack of Coverage of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel Scandal
NFL star Aaron Rodgers did not mince words when he slammed ESPN over its lack of coverage of former journalist Dianna Russini‘s alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. “I also said you’re a gutless organization because they haven’t said anything,” Rodgers, 42, said during his Thursday, September 10, appearance on the […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:20 PMAaron Rodgers Fires Dianna Russini Hot Take With Patriots Week 2 Showdown Looming
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ripped ESPN for not covering the Dianna Russini controversy with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The post Aaron Rodgers Fires Dianna Russini Hot Take With Patriots Week 2 Showdown Looming appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 8:23 PM‘Gutless Organization’ — Aaron Rodgers Rips ESPN Over Lack of Coverage of Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Story
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback went after the network again while appearing on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, questioning why ESPN has given major attention to some NFL controversies while, in his view, barely addressing the Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel situation. Aaron Rodgers has already criticized ESPN over the issue before, however, made his frustration […] The post ‘Gutless Organization’ — Aaron Rodgers Rips ESPN Over Lack of Coverage of Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Story appear
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:58 PMESPN Regular Aaron Rodgers Calls Network a ‘Gutless Organization’ for Lack of Coverage on Dianna Russini Scandal
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers trashed ESPN over the network's perceived lack of coverage on the Dianna Russini scandal.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:20 PMSteelers’ Aaron Rodgers rips ‘gutless’ ESPN over Dianna Russini coverage
The Steelers QB never shies away from a good conspiracy, especially heading into an NFL season.
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