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There’s a new development in the ongoing Mike Vrabel and Diana Rossini scandal.
On Thursday, we reported that an NFL journalist had tweeted new claims about Russini’s alleged affairs, claiming that Russini had inappropriate relationships with both Vrabel and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay.
Today, that reporter, Chrissy Freud, was fired from her job at USA Today.
“USA TODAY Sports has terminated its contractual relationship with Crissy Froyd effective immediately. Her recent statements do not reflect our commitment to professionalism or uphold our principles of ethical conduct,” the agency said in a statement.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Freud acknowledged her firing and stated that she did not regret calling out Rossini:
“I would like to acknowledge my recent statements and that I am also no longer working with USA TODAY SMG,” Freud wrote, adding:
“I have zero remorse for what I said and I stand by it. If you want to talk, my messages are open. My email is also active.”
What hurts me the most about all of this is that other women don’t feel like they can speak out because I’ve been “berated.”
Oh yes. You can.
Do it. I will stand with you.
God, don’t you hear “Under My Thumb” playing somewhere
— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) April 17, 2026
“I feel like I was very transparent and did nothing wrong. I also find it interesting that a column was published in Nancy Armor about Diana Rossini bringing women back to the USA, but my comments about her as a freelance journalist on my social media were not good.”
“What hurts me the most about all of this is that other women don’t feel like they can speak out because I’ve been berated,” Freud wrote in a separate tweet.
“Oh yeah. You can. Do it. I’ll stand with you. God, don’t you hear ‘Under My Thumb’ playing somewhere.”
“Be bold and speak out. Will that make you a martyr? Maybe. But some things are worth it and some things aren’t. This was it.”
Freud’s drama began Thursday when she responded to Rossini’s announcement that she was resigning from her position at The Athletic.
The decision came as a result of photos that showed Rossini hugging and holding Vrabel’s hand after an NFL meeting in Arizona last month.
Both parties are married to other people. In her resignation letter, Rossini denied any wrongdoing.
“I’m sure you were told to submit this or you would be fired instead,” Freud tweeted Thursday, referring to Rossini’s letter.
“Don’t let the door hit you on your way out… We know who you really are and what you’ve been doing for years. This does a huge disservice to women in sports who have done things the right way.”
She went on to claim that Russini also had an inappropriate relationship with McVay during his tenure as offensive coordinator for the Washington Chiefs.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
