NFL reporter gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

Dianna Russini. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com via Imagn Content Services, LLC

NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Apr 17, 2026 12:46 PM ET

Crissy Froyd is now out of a job after her post this week about fellow reporter Dianna Russini.

USA Today has parted ways with their NFL reporter Froyd after Froyd made a post to her X page earlier this week celebrating Russini’s resignation from The Athletic. Froyd told TMZ Sports that USA Today severed ties with her via email on Thursday after she spent a decade with the publication.

On Tuesday, Froyd reacted to the news that Russini had resigned from her position with The Athletic.

“I’m sure you were told to submit this or that you’d get fired instead,” Froyd wrote. “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. We know who you really are and what you’ve been up to for years. It does so much detriment to women in sports who have done things the right way.”

I’m sure you were told to submit this or that you’d get fired instead.

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. We know who you really are and what you’ve been up to for years. It does so much detriment to women in sports who have done things the right way. https://t.co/dswaHZjIHL
— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) April 14, 2026

After being let go on Thursday, Froyd then proceeded to double down on her original post. She took to X to confirm her firing and added that “I regret zero of what I said.”

I would like to acknowledge the statements put out about me recently and that I am also no longer with USA TODAY SMG.

I regret zero of what I said and stand beside it. If you want to talk, my messages are open. My email is operative, too.

I feel I've been very transparent and…
— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) April 16, 2026

USA Today also released a statement of their own about Froyd’s firing.

"USA TODAY Sports has ended its contractor relationship with Crissy Froyd effective immediately. Her recent statements do not reflect our commitment to professionalism or uphold our principles of ethical conduct." pic.twitter.com/lAkOIwuc5G
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) April 16, 2026

Russini resigned earlier this week after being spotted seemingly holding hands and hugging with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. While Russini and Vrabel, who are both married with children, both continue to deny that anything inappropriate took place, Russini cited the “media frenzy” over the photos as a driving force behind her decision to quit.

Meanwhile, Froyd had officially been listed at USA Today as a managing editor and staff writer. She covered both college football for the network (specializing in the SEC) and NFL beats as well (including serving on the beat of the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans).

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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