Dianna Russini and her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, were photographed kissing on Mother’s Day in their first public sighting since her scandal with Mike Vrabel.
Russini, who said “I do” to Goldschmidt in 2020, appeared to be carrying the youngest of their two sons on her hip.
“They haven’t been in hiding,” the source added.
During that same trip, they were also seen lounging poolside together and eating breakfast on a patio.
“These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable. This doesn’t deserve any further response,” Vrabel told us in a statement at the time.
Russini added in her own statement, “The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues.”
The photo scandal led to the journalist stepping down from her role as Senior NFL Insider at the Athletic, while Vrabel announced he’d be skipping Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft to “seek counseling.”
An insider said that Russini and Vrabel “were kissing” and “all over each other.”
Additionally, photos of Russini and Vrabel spending time on a private boat trip in Putnam County, Tennessee, back in 2021 surfaced last week.
At the time, the sports reporter was visibly pregnant with her first child.
A source told TMZ that Russini and Vrabel were allegedly the only two people on the boat, and that they were hesitant about photos being taken.
Amid the scandal, Vrabel has continued to serve as the Patriots’ head coach. The NFL team released the following statement back in April:
“The New England Patriots fully support Mike Vrabel’s decision to prioritize his family first, as well as his own well-being. Mike has been open with us about his commitment to being the best version of himself for his family, this team and our fans, and we respect the steps he is taking to follow through on that commitment.”
Additionally, Vrabel has received support from several team members, including Christian Gonzalez.
“That’s my coach,” the cornerback told reporters during a press conference earlier this month. “That’s who I go out and play for, and he’s proven what he can do as a coach. That’s my guy, and I’m right behind Vrabes any time of day.”
