Crissy Froyd addresses media silence on Vrabel-Russini controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
On June 20, NFL writer Crissy Froyd spoke out about the lack of coverage regarding the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal. Froyd, who was fired in April after criticizing Russini, expressed disbelief at her observations of other media's silence. She revealed that her comments gained significant traction online, despite her expectation that more would discuss the issue. Froyd alleged that there are multiple female reporters involved in similar conduct, but could not disclose further details for legal reasons. She continues to speak out about the controversy.
- •Crissy Froyd speaks out on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal
- •Froyd was fired in April after criticizing Russini
- •She questions the silence from major media outlets
- •Alleges at least six female reporters involved in similar conduct
- •Froyd remains outspoken, sharing her views in interviews
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Crissy Froyd Reveals She Has Gotten Internet Trolls Fired Since Speaking Out About Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This Is Insane’ — Crissy Froyd Stunned by Other NFL Media’s Silence on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal
"NFL writer Crissy Froyd has become one of the few media figures willing to talk publicly about the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel controversy and ask the tough questions. Froyd, an ex-USA TODAY Sports reporter, was fired in April after criticizing Russini over photos of the former NFL insider with the New England Patriots head coach.
"Crissy Froyd was dismissed from her freelance position with USA Today after weighing in on the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal. Froyd faced repercussions for expressing her views afterward.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 1:20 AMCrissy Froyd Reveals She Has Gotten Internet Trolls Fired Since Speaking Out About Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal
Crissy Froyd was dismissed from her freelance position with USA Today after weighing in on the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal. Froyd faced repercussions for expressing her views afterward.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:25 PM‘This Is Insane’ — Crissy Froyd Stunned by Other NFL Media’s Silence on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal
NFL writer Crissy Froyd has become one of the few media figures willing to talk publicly about the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel controversy and ask the tough questions. Froyd, an ex-USA TODAY Sports reporter, was fired in April after criticizing Russini over photos of the former NFL insider with the New England Patriots head coach.
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