Watch: NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Resigns After Vacation Photos With Patriots' Mike Vrabel SurfaceCrissy Froyd doesn't want to stay silent. After the sports writer slammed journalist Dianna Russini-who resigned from The Athletic amid accusations of a romance with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel-she was let go from her job with USA Today Sports. "USA TODAY Sports has ended its contractor relationship with Crissy Froyd effective immediately," the company shared in an April 16 statement.