The New York Post published photos showing Russini and Vrabel hugging and lounging together poolside at the adults-only Ambiente resort in Sedona, Arizona. Both individuals have publicly denied any romantic involvement between them.
The Athletic, where Russini works as a reporter, issued a statement calling the photos 'misleading' and claiming they lack 'essential context.' The publication did not specify what that missing context might be.
Russini is married to Kevin Goldschmidt, a Shake Shack executive. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Russini's mother joked that her marriage is 'falling apart.'
In previous interviews, Russini has shared anecdotes about her wedding preparations. According to Daily Mail - Sport, she described having a phone interview with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo the night before her wedding, during which he joked about whether she was sure she wanted to go through with the marriage.