Dianna Russini Returns as NFL Analyst with BetUS

Dianna Russini is making a comeback in NFL insider reporting with her recent move to BetUS. Announced on Monday, Russini’s new role includes being the official NFL analyst for BetUS.

The debut of The Russini Report on BetUS is scheduled for Wednesday. The original online sportsbook has hired Russini to host a weekly live show, write NFL columns, and conduct guest interviews. The first episode is set for noon ET on Wednesday and will feature former coach Bill Parcells.

Russini last appeared publicly on the red carpet before the NFL Honors awards in Los Angeles earlier this year. She resigned from The Athletic in April after Page Six published photos of her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Both were seen together in what the publication described as compromising situations.

An internal review by The Athletic found the situation violated its standards, but there was no definite conclusion about the nature of their relationship. However, notes were added to specific stories involving Russini and Vrabel.

The incident had significant repercussions on Russini’s career, prompting her current efforts to restore her professional reputation. In an interview with People magazine, Russini commented on the challenging times she faced and the support she received from her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt.

“The best way to describe what the last six months were like for me is heartbreaking,” Russini shared. “At the beginning, it was a nightmare.” Her time away saw support from NFL sources, which she described as invaluable.

Russini added, “The absolute best part of this situation has been the loyalty the NFL has shown me. They checked in with me almost daily while I wasn’t working.”

BetUS has unveiled plans for Russini’s show and discussed the new collaboration with Andres Vargas, BetUS’s head of content. BetUS, an offshore gambling entity, is based in Costa Rica. It accepts sports wagers and casino bets but lacks state-license authorization in the U.S., which has led to cease-and-desist orders from several state regulators.