Ex-ESPN Reporter Dianna Russini Under Fire After Zach Wilson Accepts Starter Job & Denies Her Report

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NFL insider Dianna Russini is having a tough week.

On Monday, Russini reported that Zach Wilson was reluctant to return to the starting QB job because he was afraid of getting injured.

“Timeline of events we are reporting: Zach Wilson made clear to multiple members of the organization — players, staff, coaches — of his apprehension to start due to perceived injury risk, per sources. The conversations with Rodgers came as a result of Wilson’s shared sentiments with others.”

Russini’s report led to Aaron Rodgers firing shots at her over her Wilson report.

“When you use sources – intentional or unintentional – to try to assassinate someone’s character like that report does for Zach? I have a real hard time with that,” Rodgers said.

“You’re basically saying that this kid is quitting on the team and doesn’t want to play and is giving the middle finger to the organization.”

Russini stuck to her guns on double down on her report during an appearance on the Michael Kay show.

On Wednesday, Wilson was named the starter for the Jets game this week and he immediately denied Russini’s report that he second thoughts about playing.

“Absolutely not. I love the guys in this locker room and I’d do anything. I think any time you have an opportunity to step on this field, you need to take advantage of it.”

Of course fans started taking shots at Russini after Wilson denied her report.