Steven Ginsberg, executive editor at The Athletic, acknowledged making a mistake in how the sports media company handled a situation involving former NFL insider Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

Ginsberg addressed the matter during a company-wide staff meeting on Wednesday that lasted approximately 10 minutes, according to reports. The meeting focused on what sources described as a "public matter" involving Russini, who previously worked as an NFL insider at The Athletic before the New York Times acquired the company.

The specifics of the situation between Russini and Vrabel were not detailed in the available reports. Russini had been a prominent NFL reporter covering league news and insider information during her time at The Athletic.

According to reports, an internal investigation into the matter is ongoing at The Athletic. The company has not released additional details about the nature of the investigation or the specific mistake Ginsberg referenced during the staff meeting.

The Athletic, which was acquired by The New York Times in 2022, has built its reputation on sports journalism and insider reporting across major professional and college sports leagues.