An already messy situation involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel has now taken another turn, with a second media figure caught in the fallout.
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NFL reporter Crissy Froyd has been let go by USA Today Sports following her public comments about Russini's resignation.
The timing wasn't subtle.
Froyd spoke out shortly after Russini stepped down, posting a message that questioned whether the resignation came before a potential firing. She also accused Russini of setting back women in sports media, comments that quickly gained attention.
A few days later, her job was gone. USA Today confirmed the move in a statement:
"USA TODAY Sports has ended its contractor relationship with Crissy Froyd effective immediately. Her recent statements do not reflect our commitment to professionalism or uphold our principles of ethical conduct."
Froyd, who says she had been with the outlet for a decade, told TMZ she was "beyond distraught" over the decision. She also questioned why similar opinions expressed by others did not lead to consequences, pointing to what she sees as inconsistent standards.
I would like to acknowledge the statements put out about me recently and that I am also no longer with USA TODAY SMG.
I regret zero of what I said and stand beside it. If you want to talk, my messages are open. My email is operative, too.
I feel I've been very transparent and…
— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) April 16, 2026
At the same time, she's not backing down.
Froyd said she stands by what she posted and has no regrets, adding that she's proud of her work and ready to move forward.
"USA TODAY Sports has ended its contractor relationship with Crissy Froyd effective immediately. Her recent statements do not reflect our commitment to professionalism or uphold our principles of ethical conduct." pic.twitter.com/lAkOIwuc5G
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) April 16, 2026
Froyd's original post about Russini resigning from The Athletic read this way: "I'm sure you were told to submit this or that you'd get fired instead. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. We know who you really are and what you've been up to for years. It does so much detriment to women in sports who have done things the right way."
Meanwhile, the original situation involving Russini and Vrabel continues to draw attention. And now, it's not just one career impacted. It's at least two.
I’m sure you were told to submit this or that you’d get fired instead.
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. We know who you really are and what you’ve been up to for years. It does so much detriment to women in sports who have done things the right way. https://t.co/dswaHZjIHL
— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd) April 14, 2026
