“Women reporters will have a harder time”: How one NFL scandal weaponized suspicion against women journalists who had nothing to do with it

Women NFL reporters are currently facing heightened challenges in establishing sources, largely due to the fallout from the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal. Many coaches, wary of potential misinterpretations and backlash, are now reluctant to engage in meetings. This shift constrains opportunities for female journalists navigating a male-dominated landscape, perpetuating the ongoing issues stemming from the scandal that affect their everyday reporting.