Dianna Russini’s New ESPN Deal Includes Work For the XFL

According to a report by Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. ESPN personality Dianna Russini has signed a new deal with the sports channel. In that deal, it includes doing work for the XFL.

News in column on:
1. Beadle buyout and options for her next move.
2. Rachel Nichols and The Jump in position for big step up
3. Stephen A. could lead expanded SC
4. Dianna Russini with a new deal that will include XFL
5. Adam Schein podcast
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— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) September 3, 2019

” Dianna Russini has signed a new deal with ESPN that will have her adding XFL duties, according to sources. “

Russini currently works as an NFL host, reporter, insider, and analyst for on NFL Live and NFL Countdown on ESPN. She joined the sports network in July of 2015.

Russini along with former NFL punter Pat McAfee have been names tied to the new XFL in 2020. No word yet on what specifically her broadcast duties will be.