A newly resurfaced video shows Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini openly flirting during a Barstool podcast episode, adding fuel to the ongoing affair scandal that has rocked the NFL. The clip, from a Family Feud-style game, captures Russini responding to a question about what a man might do to get a woman in the mood, saying, 'Kiss her! This is good advice for you guys.' Vrabel then interjects, 'I'm paying very close attention. I'm so excited.'
Context of the Scandal
The scandal first erupted when Page Six published images of the pair holding hands at an adults-only resort in Arizona. Since then, Russini resigned from The Athletic, Vrabel attended counselling, and numerous previously innocuous videos have gained new significance. The latest clip, from a 2020 Zoom interview during the COVID-19 pandemic, has gone viral on social media.
Other Controversial Comments
In another segment from the same interview, Russini made a remark about closing her eyes during sex with her husband, causing awkward laughter among guests. Vrabel, seen on a laptop, shook his head at her answer. Barstool chief Dave Portnoy reacted with disbelief, tweeting, 'What the f*** is this clip!!!'
Additionally, a 2021 clip from ESPN's Get Up resurfaced, where Russini described her husband as 'average,' later clarifying, 'We're average together.' She joked about being divorced by Christmas after her husband sent a supportive text during the segment.
Recent Developments
This week, Vrabel was spotted returning to New England Patriots practice, barking instructions during drills. The scandal escalated further when video footage emerged of the pair on a romantic boat trip in June 2021, months before Russini gave birth to her first son, named Mike. TMZ reported that the name was after her brother, not Vrabel. Patriots owner Robert Kraft has expressed full support for Vrabel.
