Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel timeline, from Arizona to Athletic report

The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini saga may be nearing its end.

Months of discussion, rumors and innuendos surrounding The Athletic's former NFL insider and the current New England Patriots head coach resulted in Russini departing her position with the publication in April. Still, months of fallout surrounded the affair.

The latest turn came just a week ahead of the 2026 NFL season, as The Athletic released its report regarding its findings surrounding Russini's content and the role her relationship with the Patriots' head coach had to play in it.

Here's how the entire saga from start to finish unfolded:

Vrabel attends Arizona State's pro day in Tempe, Arizona. He is one of many NFL officials at the Sun Devils' event, with Logan Stanley of the Arizona Republic reporting that 31 of 32 teams are represented.

Vrabel and Russini meet at the Ambiente, an adults-only resort in Sedona, Arizona.

A photographer captures Vrabel and Russini holding hands and embracing on the rooftop overlooking Sedona's Red Rocks. Other pictures show the head coach and the NFL insider lounging side by side by the resort's pool and in its hot tub. Page Six later reports that the two also have breakfast together the morning…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/