The NFL’s biggest offseason scandal was undoubtedly the reports involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. Although Russini resigned from The Athletic before the investigation concluded and Vrabel addressed the situation privately, the controversy has not faded. In fact, investigations by both The New York Times and The Athletic remain ongoing.

According to reports, the inquiry is still considered active, and a resolution does not appear imminent.

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That timeline aligns with an update The Athletic provided last week. “It’s going to take a few more weeks,” Executive editor Steven Ginsberg told reporters.

“There’s just a lot to go through, and we obviously want to take our time and be careful doing that. We will update everybody when we get to the end of that. We’ve also said that if we find anything that needs to be corrected, we will correct it along the way.”

Reason for on-going investigation

At this stage, the investigation appears to focus more on the editorial process behind Russini’s reporting than on her personal conduct. The New York Times, which owns The Athletic, has established journalistic standards that investigators are likely examining closely.

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“When reporting and writing stories we do not have an agenda and it is important that our readers understand that,” the guidelines explain. “If our readers question our adherence to that basic tenet of journalism, our credibility will be at stake. To maintain the highest form of authority we should avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest and reveal those sources or affiliations that may put into question our ability to be credible.”

Since the photos surfaced in April through a Page Six exclusive, Russini has denied any wrongdoing. However, Vrabel’s acknowledgment of his actions, combined with additional information that has emerged in recent months, has fueled continued scrutiny and speculation surrounding the situation.

What consequences, if any, will come from the investigation remains unclear. Russini resigned roughly two months before her contract was set to expire, and Vrabel remains the Patriots’ head coach. The NFL has also previously stated that it will not investigate Vrabel or take disciplinary action related to the controversy.