Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic

Dianna Russini's departure from the New York Times-owned publication comes after intense social media speculation regarding her relationship with Mike Vrabel.

While both have denied any improper behavior, Russini faced an internal review before deciding to step down.

The situation has led to the firing of another reporter, Crissy Froyd, who made controversial public comments celebrating Russini's exit.

Fellow journalists have questioned whether female reporters are held to a different standard than their male counterparts in similar situations.