Fired NFL reporter Crissy Froyd's past relationship with college quarterback JT Daniels has come into question after she celebrated Dianna Russini's resignation from The Athletic
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Froyd said she and Daniels had a "strong relationship" but claims on X it began once he was "out of football"
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USA Today ended Froyd's contract due to her critiques of Russini on social media
NFL reporterCrissy Froydis speaking out about her past romantic relationship with West Georgia football coach and former USC quarterback JT Daniels, amid her criticism ofDianna Russini's reporting.
Froyd — who was fired from her contract withUSA Todayafter publicly celebrating Russini's resignation from The Athletic amid a photo scandal with New England Patriots head coachMike Vrabel— defended her former relationship with Daniels after social media users accused her of being hypocritical for dating a coach while reporting on football.
Froyd, 26, claimed her "strong relationship" with Daniels, also 26, began after the former Trojans quarterback "was out of football."
"JT Daniels and I’s relationship didn’t start until after he was retired from football. Try again," Froydrepliedon X to one user who brought up their past romance.
To another X user, Froydwrote: "Once again, I became involved with JT after he was done with football. I’m only responding to this because I have previously spoken out against him."
Froyd also made a claim that Daniels was "abusive" despite her loving him "with everything I had" in another post. "I wish him the best if he resets his behavior," she added.
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USA Todayended their relationship with Froyd on April 16 in astatementthat read, “USA TODAY Sports has ended its contractor relationship with Crissy Froyd effective immediately. Her recent statements do not reflect our commitment to professionalism or uphold our principles of ethical conduct."
After the announcement from the outlet, Froyd took to social media to defend her statements. "I regret zero of what I said and stand beside it. If you want to talk, my messages are open. My email is operative, too. I feel I've been very transparent and did nothing wrong."
Froyd had slammed Russini on X over the photos of her and Vrabel hugging and holding hands at a luxury Arizona resort —originally published by Page Sixon April 7 — and again after Russini announced she was leaving The Athletic.
"I’m sure you were told to submit this or that you’d get fired instead," Froydtweetedon Tuesday, alongside Russini’s resignation letter. "Don’t let the door hit you on the way out," she added.
"We know who you really are and what you’ve been up to for years," Froyd alleged on X. "It does so much detriment to women in sports who have done things the right way."
Russini and Vrabel, who are both married to other partners, denied any wrongdoing when the photos were released, and said the images were being misinterpreted.
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