Dianna Russini Playfully Teases About Husband Finding a ‘New Wife’
As Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel deal with the repercussions of their controversial relationship, new images and videos keep surfacing that provide a glimpse into their personal lives.
This includes a 2022 clip from ESPN’s Get Up, in which Russini, 43, envisioned a situation where her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, finds a “new wife,” as a metaphor for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo receiving permission to seek a trade from the San Francisco 49ers.
“It’s essentially like my husband having his new wife coming into our house right now, introducing [her] to my little Mikey,” she said. “[She’s] the new mom, I leave and then he’s like, ‘Oh Di come back. Your cooking’s so good. We actually want to keep you here because you’re so great at that whole thing.’ I’d be like, ‘No it’s over. You’re done. You’re invested in the new one.’”
Russini and Goldschmidt tied the knot in 2020 and welcomed sons Micheal and Joey in 2021 and 2023, respectively.
The Get Up clip has taken on new significance as Russini remains connected to Vrabel, 50, following the viral spread of photos of them at an Arizona resort earlier this month. Since then, more images have appeared of the couple sharing a kiss at a bar in New York City in 2020, and spotted together at a casino in Mississippi in 2024.
Initially, both Russini and Vrabel claimed the photos were harmless, but Vrabel has since apologized for his actions and committed to attending counseling.
Russini’s only other remarks regarding the scandal came in her resignation letter to The Athletic, which she made public via her now-deleted X account.
“This media frenzy is hurtling forward without regard for the review process The Athletic is trying to complete,” she wrote in her letter shared on April 14. “It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept.”
She continued, “Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30. I do so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career.”
Vrabel did not name Russini when addressing the media prior to the first night of the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, but stated he initially downplayed the controversy to protect his family. He also confirmed he would miss Day 3 of the Draft on Saturday, April 25, to attend counseling.
“That’s a private and personal matter,” Vrabel said. “I think that was an attempt to protect your family and I would never be dismissive. I think my family and this football team are the most important thing…I’m excited about the challenge with both of those things.”
