NFL coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna RussiniThe couple’s relationship continues to raise eyebrows after news broke that the two reportedly chartered a private yacht together in 2021.
According to documents obtained by TMZ On Wednesday, May 6, the couple both signed a waiver before leaving the lake in Putnam County, Tennessee, at the time.
TMZ also obtained a photo of Vrabel posing with staff during a visit that allegedly took place in June 2021.
US Weekly has contacted Vrabel and Russini for comment.
At the time of the boat ride, Russini was pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt. She gave birth later that summer to their first of two children.
Mike is married to his wife, Jen Vravelsince 1999 and they share two children. Both Mike and Russini remain married to their separate partners amid speculation that their relationship is something more than platonic.
Mike and Russini first made headlines in April when Page Six posted photos of the two joining hands and sharing a hot tub at an Arizona resort.
“These pictures show an innocent connection and any suggestion is ridiculous,” Mike told the newspaper Submit. “This must not be answered again.”
In another statement, Russini added, “The photos do not represent a group of six people who were sitting during the day. Like most NFL reporters, reporters communicate with sources far away from the stadium and other arenas.”
Since then, many outlets have published more photos of Mike and Russini together.
April 14, Russia he resigned from him work on Athletic while denying her relationship with the football coach was never anything more than romantic.
“I have covered the NFL with care and dedication throughout my career, and I follow every story I’ve ever published,” Russin said on social media at the time. “When the Page Six something started to appear, Athletic he supported me without hesitation, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I thank you. In the following days, unfortunately, commentators in various media outlets have indulged in arrogant speculations that cannot be denied by the facts.”
As for Mike, he returned to coaching the New England Patriots after seeking counseling.
“I promised my family, this organization and this team that I will give them the best version that I can give them. To do that, I am committed to getting counseling, starting this weekend,” Mike said in a statement. ESPN on April 22. “This is something I’ve given a lot of thought to and it’s something I would advise a player to do if I were to advise him.”
The statement continued, “I have always wanted to be a role model, and I believe that this is what I need to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I can be. This is not something that is easy for me to admit, but it is something that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that everyone has given me and I promise a strong determination because of it.”
