Dianna Russini and her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, were seen enjoying a night out in Manhattan on Saturday, just weeks after a scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel led to her resignation from The Athletic. The couple joined a group of 10-15 friends at Bourbon and Branch Bar, a popular spot near Madison Square Garden, before Bruce Springsteen's concert. Witnesses described them as in good spirits, sharing food and drinks without apparent concern over the ongoing controversy.
Scandal Details
In early April, photos emerged of Russini holding hands with Vrabel at an adults-only resort in Arizona, sparking affair rumors. Both denied an affair, but Russini resigned from her NFL reporting job. Vrabel later apologized, acknowledging the distraction caused to his family and team, and began counseling. Additional photos and videos surfaced, including a 2020 bar encounter and a 2021 boat trip, though both maintained their innocence.
Public Appearances
Despite the scandal, Russini and Goldschmidt appeared carefree on Saturday, with a witness noting they were having a great time. The couple sat opposite each other at the bar, seemingly unbothered by potential recognition. Russini, who lives in New Jersey, had previously deleted her social media accounts after the photos emerged.
Vrabel's Response
Vrabel, a married father of two, took accountability for his actions, stating he wanted to set a better example. He missed part of the NFL draft to begin counseling. Meanwhile, Russini's resignation letter emphasized she would not let her career be defined by the incident.
The couple's night out included attending Springsteen's sold-out tour finale in New York, suggesting they are moving forward from the controversy.
