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Chargers tackle Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal in NFL schedule-release video
TL;DR
The NFL released its full 2026 schedule, prompting speculation about the relationship between reporter Dianna Russini and coach Mike Vrabel. The Chargers' schedule-release video humorously addressed the ongoing scandal.
Key points
- NFL released full 2026 schedule
- Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel involved in a scandal
- Chargers addressed the scandal in their schedule-release video
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The NFL released the full 2026 schedule on Thursday night, and one of the big questions many people had entering the night related to the relationship between NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
Would any NFL social media teams actually joke about the scandal in videos for the schedule release?
Inside the NBA certainly did, at least. But the assumption has been that, while the NFL doesnât review schedule-release videos in advance, itâs a situation that organizations wouldnât want to touch.
Unless the Los Angeles Chargers were to do so.
The Chargers are known for being willing to take shots at teams and people, and for jokingly referencing general stories in their annual schedule-release video. And the Patriots are one of the teams on the Chargersâ schedule in 2026. NFL insider Albert Breer was among the people speculating that the Chargers may very well allude to the scandal.
Well, the Chargers indeed made a few references to the Russini-Vrabel saga.
Los Angeles went with a âHaloâ theme for its wacky 2026 schedule-release video.
And when the game vs. the Patriots was revealed (Nov. 29 on NBCâs Sunday Night Football), the video featured a sign reading, âNext Photo Dump: 1 mile,â followed by a direct-message notification from the New York Post.
Q&A
What is the scandal involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel?
The scandal pertains to the relationship between NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, which has raised questions in the media.
How did the Chargers address the Russini-Vrabel scandal in their video?
The Chargers included humorous references to the Russini-Vrabel scandal in their schedule-release video, which surprised many given the NFL's typically cautious approach to such topics.
What was the public reaction to the Chargers' schedule-release video?
The public reaction included surprise and amusement, as many did not expect an NFL team to joke about the scandal in their promotional content.