Athletic Investigation Into Dianna Russini Still Ongoing With No Public Finding

The Athletic’s internal investigation into Dianna Russini’s journalism remains open as of June 19, 2026. Michael McCarthy reported that sources confirmed the review had not reached a public conclusion. He added that the inquiry is limited to her reporting for the outlet and does not examine her conduct.

Russini resigned from The Athletic in April 2026. She had left her position as Senior NFL Insider earlier in the year. The investigation has continued into June despite her departure. Photos of Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel surfaced before the resignation and prompted scrutiny across sports media.

The images raised questions about professional boundaries and access in NFL reporting. Vrabel held the head-coaching position with the Patriots while Russini served as one of The Athletic’s prominent NFL reporters. McCarthy stated on June 19 that the investigation has not produced any public finding.

The Athletic has not announced whether the review will lead to further action or a final determination. The outlet has not released additional details on the timeline or scope beyond the limits already described.