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The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal will never end.
Earlier this week, TMZ revealed that Vrabe and Russini went on a private boat trip in 2021, while Russini was 7 months pregnant with her first son, Michael.
Via TMZ
The NFL duo booked the vessel in Putnam County, Tennessee, back in June 2021 … according to a source with direct knowledge, who also says the then-Tennessee Titans head coach and the journalist were the only people onboard for their 2-to-3-hour rental.
The timing of that outing might raise a few eyebrows, because Russini was pregnant at the time with her first child.
TMZ later released video evidence of Vrabel and Russini heading off on their private boat trip.
😳 EXCLUSIVE: New Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel video shows the two heading out for their Tennessee boat day while she was very much showing during her first pregnancy. pic.twitter.com/eDgaEZYDiH
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 7, 2026
While many speculated that Russini may have named her son after Vrabel, TMZ is reporting that isn’t the case.
According to sources within Russini’s team, she named her son after her brother, Michael Russini. Russini’s team also wants to squash any rumors of her husband ordering a paternity test.
Via TMZ
We’re told the ex-Athletic insider picked the name early in her pregnancy to honor her older brother, Michael Russini.
Another thing on the Vrabel/Russini front — that clearly fake report about Russini’s husband asking for a paternity test was just that … as our source called it bogus.
It doesn’t seem like this story is going away soon, so be ready for more twists and turns.