As the fallout from the controversy involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel continues, new comments from close friend and broadcaster Jon Weiner have added a twist. Russini resigned after bombshell photos with Vrabel surfaced, but Weiner believes the story should unfold on her own terms.
Weiner, aka Stugotz, offered public support during a recent episode of 'Stugotz and Company', stating he would hire Russini if she wanted to return to the game. He also spoke about how differently she sounds now compared to before the scandal erupted.
'I am telling you when I talked to Dianna on the phone, it's not the same Dianna,' Stugotz said. 'If that makes people feel better or feel worse, I don't really give a sh*t. I'm just telling you that zest, that kind of bounce in her step, that pep in her step, when I talk to her, I don't hear it nearly as much as I used to, obviously.'
Vrabel has returned to his duties with the New England Patriots after briefly stepping away during the 2026 NFL Draft. The NFL completed a review of the situation, determining that the matter did not violate league conduct policies.
NFL insider John McClain recently dismissed speculation surrounding Vrabel's future with the Patriots, arguing the controversy would not threaten his job security.
