Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Had Discreet Getaway During Her Pregnancy: Report

Things just keep getting worse for New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL insider Dianna Russini.

Both downplayed anything nefarious happening between them when Page Six leaked photos of the two holding hands and sitting poolside with one another at a hotel in Arizona weeks ago.

But in the weeks since, lots of incriminating evidence has come out that seemingly shows their relationship was anything but platonic.

Photos were published of Vrabel and Russini at a New York City bar back in 2020 where witnesses say the two were seen kissing. Photos of them were also leaked at a casino in Mississippi back in 2024.

And now, it's been revealed that the two took a boating trip together - just the two of them - back in June 2021 while Russini was pregnant, according to TMZ, which obtained photos of a rental agreement with both Vrabel and Russini's signatures on it.

"The NFL duo booked the vessel in Putnam County, Tennessee back in June 2021 … according to a source with direct knowledge, who also says the then-Tennessee Titans head coach and the journalist were the only people onboard for their 2-to-3-hour rental," TMZ reported.

"The timing of that outing might raise a few eyebrows, because Russini was pregnant at the time with her first child. Documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, show both signed the company waiver before heading out on a lake … and our source says there was no visible PDA before they departed."

The TMZ report also indicates that Russini declined to take photos with any of the staff at the marina, while Vrabel took a singular photo but requested that it not be posted on social media.

Further fueling the conspiracy theories emanating from this situation is the fact that Russini's first son - the one she was pregnant with on the alleged boating trip with Vrabel - is named Michael.

Russini resigned from her position with The Athletic amid its investigation into the photo leak, while Vrabel has since announced he's seeking counseling amid his personal situation. Both Vrabel and Russini are still with their spouses.

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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM.