Sedona: Dianna Russini Considering Interview After NFL Scandal Photos Expose Ambience Resort Affair

Sedona Scandal: NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Weighs Interview to Explain Side of Story

A prominent NFL reporter is considering giving an interview to explain her side of a scandal that erupted after photos showed her in an intimate relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at an adults-only resort in Sedona.

The scandal involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel began last month when the two were spotted holding hands and hugging at the Ambiente Resort in Sedona, Arizona. Both parties are married to different people and have children. They denied any wrongdoing at the time.

Russini resigned from her role at The Athletic as the story went viral. The Athletic initially publicly defended Russini but later faced internal employee outrage over the situation.

A source close to Russini told the Daily Mail that Dianna is ready to talk, and everyone from Good Morning America to 60 Minutes is clamoring to get her to do a sit-down.

The source added that Russini wants to do the interview to reclaim her story and potentially get her career back on track. She does not want to bash Mike Vrabel and is leaning toward talking to start picking up the pieces.

She has already hurt her reputation and her family, and both Mike and Dianna have been affected. This would be done to start picking up the pieces and explain where her head is at, and get her truth out there, the source said.

Vrabel, meanwhile, announced his intention to attend counseling during the 2026 NFL Draft. He escaped NFL punishment in the scandal.

The Ambiente Resort in Sedona is an adults-only luxury hotel where the photos emerged that started the controversy. The images showed Russini and Vrabel in close, relaxed settings at the Sedona resort.

The story was one of the biggest of the NFL Draft. While headlines have faded in recent weeks, the affair would return to the limelight if Russini speaks out.

Mike and the Patriots would not be surprised one bit if she eventually talks about it in a TV appearance, the source said. Vrabel will likely do the same.

The source added that Russini is making difficult decisions on talking or not, but she is leaning toward talking. She has to get to a better place and does not want to exploit her family anymore negatively.

The Patriots offseason program will continue with rookie minicamp this weekend, followed by OTAs from May 27 to June 11, and mandatory minicamp on June 15 to 17.

The franchise has dealt with many other controversies and will weather through this no matter if she talks or not, according to the source.