Dianna Russini caught in body cam footage during traffic stop
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Body cam footage released on June 30 shows NFL insider Dianna Russini during a traffic stop. In the video, Russini identifies herself as an NFL reporter while explaining she was using her phone to report on a major story, specifically the firing of Bills head coach Sean McDermott. The incident follows a controversial period for Russini, who recently resigned from The Athletic amid scrutiny over her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. During the stop, she discussed her phone usage with the officer, revealing texts to various NFL coaches while trying to avoid receiving a citation.
- •Body cam footage shows Russini during a traffic stop on June 30.
- •Russini was reportedly using her phone to break a story on Sean McDermott.
- •She resigned from The Athletic amid scrutiny over her relationship with Mike Vrabel.
- •Officer let her off with a warning after a brief conversation about the Vikings.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Body Cam Footage Shows Embattled NFL Insider Dianna Russini Name-Dropping During Traffic Stop
"Body cam footage released Monday showed embattled NFL insider Dianna Russini seemingly flexing her connections during a traffic stop.
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