Dave Portnoy expresses interest in hiring Dianna Russini amid scandal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Dianna Russini faces scrutiny after bodycam footage challenges her credibility related to a recent incident. Amid the ongoing Mike Vrabel scandal, former NFL insider Russini's career prospects remain uncertain. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy stated he would be open to hiring her, deeming it a 'no-brainer.' Portnoy acknowledged the negative public perception of Russini’s alleged affair but emphasized that personal indiscretions shouldn't end a professional career. With her reputation on the line, speculation about her future continues as she remains a free agent in the media.
- •Dianna Russini's credibility questioned after bodycam video release.
- •Dave Portnoy expresses willingness to hire her at Barstool Sports.
- •Russini resigned from The Athletic following leaked photos with Mike Vrabel.
- •The Mike Vrabel scandal is under ongoing investigation.
- •Speculation surrounds Russini's future employment possibilities.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘An affair is not like a murder’: Dave Portnoy calls hiring Dianna Russini a ‘no brainer’
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — ’No-Brainer’ — Dave Portnoy Makes Feelings Clear on Whether Barstool Sports Would Hire Dianna Russini After Mike Vrabel Scandal
"Former NFL insider Dianna Russini is facing fresh heat after recently released bodycam video contradicted a story she told on a radio show and further called into question her credibility. With the Mike Vrabel scandal still unfolding and The Athletic investigation is ongoing, there are major questions about her career and where she goes from here.
"Longtime NFL insider Dianna Russini has been unemployed since a scandal involving an apparent affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel led to her resignation from The Athletic back in April. However, it sounds like Dave Portnoy would hire her at Barstool Sports. During a recent interview, Portnoy claimed that if she wanted…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:00 AM‘An affair is not like a murder’: Dave Portnoy calls hiring Dianna Russini a ‘no brainer’
Longtime NFL insider Dianna Russini has been unemployed since a scandal involving an apparent affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel led to her resignation from The Athletic back in April. However, it sounds like Dave Portnoy would hire her at Barstool Sports. During a recent interview, Portnoy claimed that if she wanted…
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:20 AM’No-Brainer’ — Dave Portnoy Makes Feelings Clear on Whether Barstool Sports Would Hire Dianna Russini After Mike Vrabel Scandal
Former NFL insider Dianna Russini is facing fresh heat after recently released bodycam video contradicted a story she told on a radio show and further called into question her credibility. With the Mike Vrabel scandal still unfolding and The Athletic investigation is ongoing, there are major questions about her career and where she goes from here.
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