Dianna Russini out, Tom Pelissero in? NFL analyst drops bombshell prediction on The Athletic's next big hire
The Athletic has not named a replacement since Dianna Russini's departure, and Tom Pelissero's recent exit from ESPN has fueled speculation about a possible move. NFL analyst John Frascella publicly suggested Pelissero could fill the vacancy, though there is no confirmed link between the two sides. With a strong reputation, deep league connections and growing demand for experienced NFL insiders across traditional and streaming media, Pelissero is expected to attract significant interest regardless of where he lands next.
The Athletic has not named a replacement since Dianna Russini's departure, and Tom Pelissero's recent exit from ESPN has fueled speculation about a possible move. NFL analyst John Frascella publicly suggested Pelissero could fill the vacancy, though there is no confirmed link between the two sides. With a strong reputation, deep league connections and growing demand for experienced NFL insiders across traditional and streaming media, Pelissero is expected to attract significant interest regardless of where he lands next.
