NFL podcaster questions AP's silence on Dianna Russini's awards ballot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The controversy surrounding Dianna Russini and coach Mike Vrabel continues, with NFL podcaster Tony Farmer criticizing the Associated Press for not releasing Russini’s 2023 NFL Awards ballot. Russini was among the voters when Vrabel won Coach of the Year, and the AP had previously disclosed all voters' ballots. Farmer asserted that the lack of transparency raises suspicions and has not received a response to his inquiries even after multiple attempts. As the Associated Press remains silent, frustration is expected to grow, especially with an impending investigation by The Athletic into Russini’s reporting.
- •Dianna Russini was photographed with Mike Vrabel at a resort.
- •Tony Farmer demands release of Russini's NFL Awards ballot.
- •The AP has not commented on Russini's status as a voter.
- •An investigation by The Athletic is ongoing regarding Russini's reporting.
- •Farmer highlights the difference in AP's handling of ballots year-over-year.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘What Is Everyone So Afraid of?’ — NFL Podcaster Calls Out ESPN, Media’s Silence on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Hiding Something’ — NFL Podcaster Calls Out the AP’s Silence on Dianna Russini’s Ballot Amid Mike Vrabel Scandal
"The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal has arguably been the biggest storyline of this offseason. Ever since the former NFL insider was photographed with the New England Patriots head coach at an adults-only resort in Arizona, the scandal has dominated headlines and become a tabloid circus.
"Dianna Russini’s alleged relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel continues to dominate NFL offseason discussion. The controversy has lingered for months, and the attention only grew after Russini stepped away from The Athletic on April 14.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 2:00 PM‘What Is Everyone So Afraid of?’ — NFL Podcaster Calls Out ESPN, Media’s Silence on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Scandal
Dianna Russini’s alleged relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel continues to dominate NFL offseason discussion. The controversy has lingered for months, and the attention only grew after Russini stepped away from The Athletic on April 14.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 12:05 PM‘Hiding Something’ — NFL Podcaster Calls Out the AP’s Silence on Dianna Russini’s Ballot Amid Mike Vrabel Scandal
The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal has arguably been the biggest storyline of this offseason. Ever since the former NFL insider was photographed with the New England Patriots head coach at an adults-only resort in Arizona, the scandal has dominated headlines and become a tabloid circus.
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