Dianna Russini's Husband Makes Clear Decision On Their Marriage

Nov 10, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; ESPN radio sideine reporter Dianna Russini during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Dianna Russini's Husband Makes Clear Decision On Their Marriage

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated Sep 9, 2026 8:00 PM ET

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Dianna Russini is back in the spotlight on Wednesday night, September 9.

The New England Patriots are taking on the Seattle Seahawks in the first game of the 2026 NFL regular season. These two teams met in the Super Bowl at the end of last season, with the Seahawks blowing out the Patriots. Mike Vrabel not only lost the Super Bowl, but had to deal with an offseason scandal.

Vrabel was photographed and videoed in non-professional settings with Russini. While the two initially denied anything “inappropriate,” Russini ultimately resigned from her position at The Athletic, while Vrabel underwent marriage counseling.

Russini could be on the verge of a sports media comeback, as she’s planning on telling “her side of the story.” It’s unlikely that Russini will return as an NFL insider, but she could land a role in a personality or analyst type of gig.

Vrabel, meanwhile, remains the head coach of the Patriots, as he plans on trying to avoid all distractions moving forward.

Vrabel and Russini’s scandal went as viral as it did, in part, because both are married. Vrabel has been married to his wife, Jen, since 1999. Russini has been married to her husband, Kevin, for several years. She and her husband have two boys.

Russini’s husband is Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt.

But, while their marriage has taken a hit, the two appear to remain together, according to reports.

Russini’s husband reportedly hit ‘breaking point’

Russini’s husband, Kevin, allegedly felt that he hit a “breaking point” during the scandal. However, the couple was photographed together following the scandal, and there has been no divorce announcement.

“Her husband has felt sidelined for a long time, and this controversy might be what finally pushes things to a breaking point,” a source told the Daily Mail.

Russini’s husband would still like for things to work out, though, according to reports.

“At the same time, he’s dealing with the embarrassment, still cares about her, and would want to find some way to fix things if he can. The emasculation has taken a toll though,” the source added.

Russini continues to stand by her reporting.

“Over a career spanning more than fifteen years in sports journalism — at NBC, ESPN, and The Athletic — I have built a body of work I am proud of. I have broken stories, earned the trust of sources across the league, and been guided by the highest standards of professional conduct. That record speaks for itself,” she said in her resignation letter.

“I remain grateful to The Athletic and for the extraordinary colleagues with whom I have worked there, for the platform it provided, and for the support you showed me during this difficult time. I wish you nothing but continued success.”

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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