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Social Media Sleuths Have Questions For Dianna Russini’s “Pedicure Pal” Following Curious Behavior Amid Mike Vrabel Scandal

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Dianna Russini and Sarah Walsh smiling
Dianna Russini and Sarah Walsh (Photo via Instagram)

Dianna Russini’s “pedicure pal,” Sarah Walsh, has been called out amid the NFL’s biggest offseason scandal. 

Russini and Walsh became known as the above in 2016 after she shared a screenshot of a text message inviting Barstool’s Ryen Russillo for a pedicure.

She admitted that she meant to text Russini. However, she accidentally sent it to Russilo because the names are close in her phone. The two appeared to have a close relationship when they worked together at ESPN.

Walsh now works for NFL Network; Russini moved to The Athletic. The latter resigned from her post after the Mike Vrabel story broke in April. 

Tony Farmer Puts Sarah Walsh Under Microscope

Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini split image
Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini (Photos via Imagn Images & Getty Images)

Tony Farmer, who has been on top of all things Russini-Vrabel from the beginning, has pointed out that Walsh has not tweeted the words “Russini” or “Vrabel” since those damning photos leaked.

“According to AI platforms Grok and ChatGPT, Walsh has also not been talking about Vrabel or Russini on the NFL Network since April 7,” Farmer writes.

He also noted that Russini is close to The Athletic’s Mike Silver, who has been silent, too.

“The Vrabel – Russini story is arguably the biggest story of the NFL offseason, so when there’s a list of journalists and broadcasters who are friends with Russini and noticeably silent, it raises questions about journalistic ethics,” Farmer adds.

“ESPN executive order,” one fan claimed.

“I for one appreciate you @Tonysmarkettips for staying on this. The double standard is clear and it needs the light you’re shining on it. Well done Sir!” said a second.

Meanwhile, Crissy Froyd, who was fired by USA Today Sports for criticizing Russini, has put many more reporters on the spot for tiptoeing around the real questions when they spoke to Vrabel at Patriots OTAs last week.

She claims to know of several other journalists who have slept with members of NFL team staff in exchange for scoops.

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