NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Grabs Attention With New Photo originally appeared on The Spun.
NFL insider Dianna Russini certainly knows how to enjoy the offseason.
Russini spent eight years at ESPN before leaving for The Athletic in 2023. She made plenty of appearances on “Get Up” and “SportsCenter” during her time with the Worldwide Leader In Sports.
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According to multiple reports, Russini was offered a raise by ESPN. However, she decided it was in her best interest to take on a new challenge with The Athletic.
“It wasn’t a situation where ESPN didn’t want me. I love ESPN. They’ve given me so much opportunity and the people I’ve worked with were incredible,” Russini told legendary sports writer Peter King. “It was a really difficult decision for me, for my family. But it really came down to recognizing at ESPN I wasn’t going to change roles. There was no elevation there for me based on my conversations with the company. They did not have a vision outside of what I currently do.”
Russini continued, “The Athletic, through conversations I had with all the people in charge, just has an endless amount of roles and ideas for me. They want information. They want a storyteller. They want someone with personality.”
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JULY 11: ESPN commenator Dianna Russini at BODY at ESPYS at Avalon on July 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for ESPN)Getty Images.
With the NFL season still over two months away, Russini is enjoying this dead period in the offseason. Judging by her latest Instagram post, she’s taking time off from work.
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Earlier this week, Russini shared a few vacation photos from France.
“Came for the creativity, stayed for the Croisette,” Russini wrote for her caption.
Russini hasn’t let her vacation impact her podcast schedule. She dropped a new episode of “Scoop City” just two days ago.
As we get closer to training camp, Russini’s content will almost certainly ramp up.
For now though, Russini has earned a break from all the NFL-related chaos.
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NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Grabs Attention With New Photo first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.