Mike Silver predicts Dianna Russini's return to media without insider role
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Mike Silver discussed Dianna Russini's potential return to media during an appearance on The Tom Tolbert Show. After resigning amid an investigation, Russini's future remains uncertain, with speculation about a possible new role at Meadowlark Media or Barstool Sports, or maybe a football-related podcast. Silver praised her past work and suggested she may return to the media, likely not as an NFL insider, but in a capacity discussing football and other topics. He emphasized her strong connections in the NFL and expressed support for Russini as she navigates this transition.
- •Dianna Russini resigned amid an investigation related to Mike Vrabel.
- •Mike Silver defended her work ethic and abilities on The Tom Tolbert Show.
- •Speculation includes a podcast or role with Meadowlark Media or Barstool Sports.
- •Silver believes Russini will return to media but not as an insider in the short term.
- •He noted Russini is doing well personally and professionally.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dianna Russini’s Friend Predicts NFL Comeback After Mike Vrabel Scandal: ‘She’ll Be Back’
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider predicts Dianna Russini’s return to sports media ‘soon’
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Silver sees Dianna Russini back in media soon: ‘Probably not as an insider’
"The sports media world is waiting with bated breath to find out what Dianna Russini will do when she resurfaces. A tell-all book or interview? A new gig with Meadowlark Media or Barstool Sports? A podcast all about football? A podcast about something else entirely? Or maybe she disappears into the ether? Mike Silver briefly…
"Dianna Russini‘s time working with the NFL might not be over just yet. Russini, 43, could potentially make her way back into the world of sports journalism after her abrupt exit earlier this year, according to her former colleague and longtime NFL writer Mike Silver. “I do think she’s going to be back, probably not […]
"Mike Silver expects Dianna Russini to return to sports media.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:42 PMDianna Russini’s Friend Predicts NFL Comeback After Mike Vrabel Scandal: ‘She’ll Be Back’
Dianna Russini‘s time working with the NFL might not be over just yet. Russini, 43, could potentially make her way back into the world of sports journalism after her abrupt exit earlier this year, according to her former colleague and longtime NFL writer Mike Silver. “I do think she’s going to be back, probably not […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:49 PMNFL insider predicts Dianna Russini’s return to sports media ‘soon’
Mike Silver expects Dianna Russini to return to sports media.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:30 PMMike Silver sees Dianna Russini back in media soon: ‘Probably not as an insider’
The sports media world is waiting with bated breath to find out what Dianna Russini will do when she resurfaces. A tell-all book or interview? A new gig with Meadowlark Media or Barstool Sports? A podcast all about football? A podcast about something else entirely? Or maybe she disappears into the ether? Mike Silver briefly…
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