The Athletic is looking into Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel's professional relationship. The probe occurs while the outlet pursues content deals with NFL media properties. These business talks raise conflict-of-interest concerns. Critics claim the investigation was shelved to defend the emerging partnership between the media outlet and the league.
An NFL analyst suggested Goodell suppressed the scandal to prevent broader controversy. Critics persistently note that the investigation into Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel was buried to preserve the media partnership. The content talks with NFL media properties face scrutiny over these unsettling matters.