“Looking forward to…”: Crissy Froyd breaks silence after USA Today firing over Dianna Russini post, says she has zero regret | NFL News

Crissy Froyd breaks silence after USA Today firing over Dianna Russini post, says she has zero regret (Image via Getty)

Crissy Froyd’s sudden exit from USA Today has turned into a bigger story than her original post. The NFL reporter was let go after she openly criticized fellow insider Dianna Russini on X. The fallout came quickly. USA Today ended her contract, and Froyd is now speaking out, saying she feels “beyond distraught” but stands by every word she said. In a short but emotional chat with TMZ, Froyd made it clear she did not expect things to go this far. She questioned why her comments led to her removal while a similar opinion piece by USA Today columnist Nancy Armour faced no action. For Froyd, that difference is hard to understand.She also pushed back on the idea that she was targeting Russini personally. Froyd said she was not waiting for a moment to attack her. Instead, she felt others had already started speaking, and she finally chose to add her voice.

The issue began when Dianna Russini announced she was stepping down from her role at The Athletic, which is owned by The New York Times. Her exit followed reports and online discussion linked to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Russini denied the claims around her and said the media coverage had gone too far.In her statement on X, Russini said the situation had turned into “speculation” and a “media frenzy.” She made it clear she was leaving early by choice, not because she accepted what was being said about her.That post triggered a sharp reply from Froyd. She suggested Russini was told to post the message and added that her actions had hurt women in sports. The tone was direct and harsh, and the post quickly spread online.Soon after, USA Today released a statement through its communications head, Lark-Marie Antón. The company said Froyd’s comments did not match its standards of professionalism or ethics. Her contract was ended immediately.Froyd did not back down. She posted again, asking, “Sorry for speaking the truth?” She later said she has “zero regret” and is “beyond proud” of her work. After spending around ten years with USA Today, she admitted the end of that relationship feels deeply emotional.Speaking to Page Six, Froyd repeated that she stands by her words and believes they are true. She even raised a bigger question about her situation, asking if speaking out has now made her a “martyr.”Even with the backlash, Froyd is looking ahead. She told followers her messages and email are open and encouraged others to speak up if they feel strongly about something.