Charlotte Wilder and Mina Kimes discuss professional risks for NFL reporters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Charlotte Wilder and Mina Kimes recently addressed the professional fallout following reports of a relationship between NFL insider Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. The conversation, which occurred on The Sports Gossip Show, highlighted reports that some women covering NFL teams now feel hesitant to conduct public meetings with coaches. This shift in workplace behavior follows widespread internet scrutiny regarding the incident. Wilder and Kimes noted that while critics framed the situation as a journalistic failure, the reaction often targeted the gender of the individual rather than the professional conduct itself. The discussion emphasized a perceived double standard in how the media industry addresses errors made by women compared to their male counterparts. As the NFL season approaches, the industry continues to evaluate how this situation affects the professional standards and reputations of women in sports media.
- •Charlotte Wilder and Mina Kimes analyzed the professional impact of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal.
- •Some female NFL reporters report feeling hesitant to conduct in-person meetings with coaches.
- •Wilder argued the situation allowed for unfair targeting of women within the sports media industry.
- •Kimes cited a double standard in how industry errors are addressed based on gender.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Wilder, Mina Kimes discuss how Dianna Russini scandal opened door for ‘people looking for an excuse’ to target women
"The legacy of the Dianna Russini scandal is still taking shape, as we near the first NFL kickoff since her alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was revealed and await Russini’s personal account. But one immediate ramification of Russini’s lapse in judgment seems to be a chilling effect among some women…
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