Dianna Russini is making headlines for photos with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
Page Six published photos of Vrabel looking cozy with Russini while on an apparent vacation in March 2026. Vrabel and Russini appeared to be holding hands and hugging at a hotel in Arizona in the images, which have since gone viral. Other photos showed the duo hanging out together at a pool and enjoying time at the resort’s spa.
Vrabel has been married to his wife, Jen, since 1999. They share two sons: Tyler, born in June 2000, and Carter, born in November 2001. Russini, meanwhile, has been married to Kevin Goldschmidt since September 2020. They are also the parents of two sons: Michael, born in August 2021, and Joey, born in October 2022.
Both Vrabel and Russini spoke out after the photos were published, denying that anything romantic was going on between them.
“These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable,” Vrabel told the New York Post in an April 2026 statement. “This doesn’t deserve any further response.”
Russini also issued a denial, claiming that the photos don’t show the full picture.
“The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day,” her statement read. “Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues.”
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Where Is Dianna Russini From?
Dianna Russini grew up in Norwood, New Jersey. She played four sports in high school — soccer, basketball, softball and ran track — and was an All State athlete in all of them.
Was Dianna Russini an Athlete?
After graduating from high school, Dianna Russini attended George Mason University in Virginia where she played soccer for all four years. Throughout her time on the team, Russini made 51 appearances on the field.
What Is Dianna Russini’s Job?
Dianna Russini was a sports reporter for several local broadcast networks before nabbing a role on ESPN in July 2015. She eventually left the role in 2023 to work with The New York Times’ The Athletic, where she acts as the outlet’s lead NFL insider.
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Is Dianna Russini Married?
Dianna Russini and husband Kevin Goldschmidt wed in September 2020. Goldschmidt is an HR technology vice president at Shake Shack.
“Happy Anniversary to my own parents’ favorite person … and mine too,” Russini captioned a September 2025 Instagram post when celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Does Dianna Russini Have Kids?
Dianna Russini and Kevin Goldschmidt share two sons. Their first, Michael, was born in August 2021.
“This is our little guy Michael Andrew who taught us today in a world filled with so many overrated experiences, this one lived up to it all and more,” she shared via Instagram at the time. “Born on my Dad’s birthday today — there was no better moment than saying happy birthday to him and showing him his grandson.”
Their second son, Joey, joined the family in October 2023.
