LUCKIEST NFL PLAYERS & THEIR BEAUTIFUL PARTNERS WHO STOOD BY THEM IN GOOD TIMES AND IN BAD

Dez Bryant & Ilyne Nash – Over 10 Years Together

Dez Bryant, short for Desmond Bryant, is a football wide receiver who is currently a free agent after injuring his leg in November 2018. In 2019, he revealed that he is ready to get back on the field and does not plan on retiring any time soon. A peep into his personal life, Bryant has a long-term girlfriend named Ilyne Nash.

Although we know they’ve been together for over a decade, the exact timelines are unknown. Nash is a speech pathologist and a mother of two children she shares with Bryant. Since the two already live together as a family with their children, let’s hope they’ll make things official soon.

Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews – 7 Years Together

Patrick Mahomes is the son of former baseball player Pat Mahomes, but it looks like he chose football over following his father’s footsteps. He only started playing for the Kansas City Chiefs back in 2017 but he has played in one Pro Bowl already.

Patrick is currently in a relationship with a girl named Brittany Matthews. Despite being together for seven years already, the two don’t really plan to rush into marriage. Busy working as a personal trainer, Brittany often inspires people to get fit through her posts on her Instagram account, which has over 190K followers.

Aaron Rodgers & Danica Patrick – 1 Year Together

Aaron Rodgers has been playing for the Green Bay Packers since 2005 and has won one Super Bowl championship so far. He has been in a relationship with Danica Patrick since 2018. We know some of you know who she is because she is a notable race car driver.

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Patrick is the only woman in the racing scene who was able to emerge triumphant at an IndyCar Series race. She is already retired today, so she has more time to support her boyfriend in his games. It is still unknown when the two will take their relationship to the next level and become husband and wife, though.

Rob Gronkowski & Camille Kostek – 4 Years Together

Another New England Patriots member who appears on this list is tight end Rob Gronkowski. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl III but has decided to enter retirement already. He now has more time to focus on his relationship with the beautiful Camille Kostek.

Camille works in the modeling industry and is most recently known for appearing on the cover of the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The couple has been dating since 2015, and it looks like they have remained crazy in love with each other until today.

Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen – 13 Years Together

If you never believed in love stories that started with a blind date, just look at NFL quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen’s relationship. A mutual friend set them up on a blind date back in 2006, and they ended up getting married three years later.

We wonder if their two kids will follow in the footsteps of their successful parents in the future. Brady is part of the New England Patriots‘ team that won during Super Bowl LIII. His contract with them was extended for another two years, and it’s said to be worth around $70 million. Meanwhile, Gisele became the fifth-highest-paid model in 2018.

Troy Aikman & Capa Mooty – 2 Years Together

Troy Aikman can definitely look back at his football career and feel accomplished because he has experienced Super Bowl wins with the Dallas Cowboys. He may now be in his 50s, but he actually gave a new relationship a chance. He and his current wife, Catherine “Capa” Mooty, just tied the knot back in 2017.

Capa is well-known for being a successful businesswoman who is one of the founders of the fashion retailer brand Luxeliner. The couple hasn’t had any kids together, but they both have kids from previous marriages.

J.J. Watt & Kealia Ohai – 3 Years Together

After years of playing for the Wisconsin Badgers football team, J.J. Watt officially became part of the Houston Texans in 2011. He was part of five Pro Bowls already and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year thrice.

Kealia Ohai is his beautiful fiancée whom he got engaged to back in 2019. She is an athlete like him for she is part of the women’s soccer team called Houston Dash. Sources say the two started their relationship back in 2016. As of today, the couple hasn’t mentioned yet when their wedding ceremony will be happening.

Ezekiel Elliott & Halle Woodard – 2 Years Together

At only 24 years old, Ezekiel Elliott is one of the younger guys in the NFL scene today. Currently part of the Dallas Cowboys‘ roster, he only started playing professionally back in 2016 but has already been part of two Pro Bowls.

He is in a relationship with a woman named Halle Woodard, and sources say they started dating sometime back in 2017. The two have been in an on-and-off relationship, and it is still unlikely that an engagement between the two will be happening anytime soon. Halle mostly keeps a low profile, but we do know that she spends a lot of time with Ezekiel and his family.

Cam Newton & Kia Proctor – 6 Years Together

Cam Newton started his career with the Carolina Panthers back in 2011. He has been part of the Pro Bowl thrice so far. Netwon is in a relationship with a girl named Kia Proctor. Although they are not married yet, they actually welcomed their fourth baby together in 2019.

With a past as an exotic dancer, Kia is now busy being a full-time mom these days. The couple is believed to have started dating back in 2013, and it looks like their relationship just keeps getting better and better. Cam made an announcement earlier in 2019 saying that he will be putting up a cigar bar/restaurant called Fellaship.

Aqib Talib & Gypsy Benitez – At Least 10 Years Together

Aquib Talib already played for four NFL teams in the past but has been in a new beginning again in 2019 because he just recently became part of the Miami Dolphins. He has won the Super Bowl Champions once in the past with the Denver Broncos.

Gypsy Benitez is the woman he dated for more than seven years before marrying her in 2016. The couple has a son together, but sources say Talib has another child from a girl he dated while he was still a student at the University of Kansas.

Drew Brees & Brittany Brees – At Least 16 Years Together

Brittany Dudchenko Brees is the stunning wife of NFL player Drew Brees. The two reportedly started dating when they were both studying at Purdue University. They eventually tied the knot in 2003 and later welcomed one daughter and three sons together.

Not much is known about Brittany’s career, but we do know she always helps and supports her husband with anything he needs. We’re guessing family life is quite a challenge since raising four kids isn’t a joke. Drew has been playing for the New Orleans Saints since 2006 and is a one-time Super Bowl Champion and MVP.

Michael Strahan & Jean Muggli – 7 Years Together

Michael Strahan, who formerly played for the New York Giants, is completely done with his football career, but he has been getting more and more popular because of his hosting career on TV. He currently co-hosts the Good Morning America spin-off talk show Strahan, Sara & Keke.

Jean Muggli is his former wife whom he married back in 1999. In 2004, they welcomed twin daughters together. Things later fell apart, and the two ended up getting a divorce in 2006. Muggli reportedly got around $15 million as part of their settlement, and Strahan was ordered to pay about $18K monthly for child support.

Terry Bradshaw & Tammy Bradshaw – 20 Years Together

Fourth time’s a charm for former NFL player Terry Bradshaw because he was able to enter a lasting relationship after going through divorce thrice. He and his current wife, Tammy, have been married since 2014, but they reportedly started dating back in 1999.

Bradshaw was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers for about thirteen years and has won the Super Bowl four times with them. He later ventured into acting and working as a sports analyst/host. In 2019, he was one of the people who competed in the show called The Masked Singer.

Eli Manning & Abby McGrew-Manning – 11 Years Together

Peyton Manning is a two-time Super Bowl champion and a one-time Super Bowl MVP. He first played with the Indianapolis Colts he then later spent three years with the Denver Broncos. He and his wife, Ashley, said their “I Dos” back in 2001 during St. Patrick’s Day.

They’ve known each other even before he started going to college. Today, they have two kids who are fraternal twins. Sources say Ashley is successful on her own thanks to her success in investments, business, and real estate. We’re sure their kids won’t have financial worries for a long time!

Earl Thomas & Nina Heisser – 12 Years Together

Earl Thomas is a free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He began to play football in high school and continued his journey through college until, at the age of 20, he was selected by the Seattle Seahawks at the 2010 NFL Draft.

Thomas and his wife, Nina Heisser, have been in wedded bliss for three years and are parents of three. However, their relationship goes way back to high school. So technically, they’ve been together for at least 12 years. Thomas proudly shows off and praises his wife to the world, especially on social media.

Ndamukong Suh & Katya Leick – At Least 2 Years Together

Ndamukong Suh is yet another NFL player who joined a new team in 2019 for he now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a year with the Los Angeles Rams. He was a former member of the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. He is currently engaged to Katya Leick, whom he has been dating for several years now.

She is also athletic like him because she was once part of the women’s basketball team of Kansas State. Sources say she now works as a real estate agent. Suh asked Leick the big question when they were both on a vacation in France earlier in 2019.

Julian Edelman & Ella Blum – Unknown

The year 2019 has been a good one so far for Julian Edelman because he and the New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII. He even took home the Super Bowl MVP award as well. Photographed above is him with a woman named Ella Blum.

They have been seen attending events together, but specific details about whatever they had remains a mystery. What we can confirm is that they are not together as of today. Edelman has been with a lot of beautiful women in the past and he even has one child with a model named Ella Rose.

Jay Cutler & Kristin Cavallari – 9 Years Together

Jay Cutler is one of the athletes on this list who has a partner who’s famous on her own. He is married to Kristin Cavallari, who many of you might have probably watched on the reality show The Hills back then. The two started dating back in 2010 and eventually tied the knot three years later.

They actually called things off a year after getting engaged, but they were able to reconcile. The couple has a total of three children. Cavallari still makes a lot of money from reality TV work today because she has her own show called Very Cavallari.

Philip Rivers & Tiffany Rivers – At Least 18 Years Together

Since 2004, Philip Rivers has been a member of the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. He hasn’t emerged triumphant at any Super Bowl with them yet, but he has already been part of eight Pro Bowls. He and his wife, Tiffany, have been married since 2001, but the two have been in love since junior high school.

The Rivers seem to have fallen in love with parenthood because they already have a total of nine kids together. Their youngest child was just born earlier in 2019. By the looks of it, we’re sure it’s possible that they will be getting pregnant again in the future.

Andy Dalton & Jordan Dalton – At Least 8 Years Together

After playing for the football team of the Texas Christian University, Andy Dalton started his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011. He got married to Jordan Jones the same year his professional career took off, and they have two sons together as of today.

The couple started their relationship while they were both still studying at TCU, and it looks like they instantly knew that they were going to spend the rest of their lives together. Aside from supporting her husband, Jordan also does a lot of work for their non-profit organization called the Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation.

Vernon Davis & Kayla Sortor – At Least 2 Years Together

Vernon Davis has been part of the Washington Redskins since 2016. It’s worth noting that during his one year with the Denver Broncos, he was able to win Super Bowl 50 with them. He is in a relationship with a woman named Kayla Sortor, who reportedly works as a government conference planner.

The two first met in Washington D.C. while drinking at a bar and eventually got engaged in 2018. When Vernon asked the big question, he made a grand gesture and even had skydivers help him. He later threw a surprise engagement party when she said yes. It is still unclear when their big day will be happening.

Joe Haden & Sarah Haden – At Least 6 Years Together

Joe Haden made it into two Pro Bowls when he was still with the Cleveland Browns, but he has been playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2017. He and his wife, Sarah Mahmoodshahi, have been married since 2013 and currently live in a beautiful property in Strongsville, Ohio.

Sarah hasn’t really shared that many details about her personal life, and it looks like she doesn’t want to be a public figure like her husband. All we know is that she knew him ever since they were teenagers and that she always envisioned having a future with him. They have since welcomed one child, who was born back in 2016.

Russell Wilson & Ciara – 4 Years Together

Russell Wilson and Ciara are both making a lot of money in their individual careers. He is the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback who is currently the highest-paid NFL player, while she is a Grammy-winning singer who has sold over 23 million records worldwide. The two started dating in 2015 and got married a year later.

Russel and Ciara only have one child together so far but she has another son from her former relationship with rapper Future. The couple often posts photos and videos on social media of their adorable little family. In November 2019, Ciara started her stint as a judge in a new show called America’s Most Musical Family.

John Elway & Paige Green – 10 Years Together

He spent most of his life as a quarterback, and she, most of her life as a cheerleader. Although they were associated with different teams when they met, they immediately clicked. John Elway was a quarterback for the Denver Broncos before becoming the team’s General Manager and President, whereas Paige used to be a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders.

They met at a golf tournament in 2005, and three years later, they got engaged in Italy. John and Paige tied the knot in August 2009. Paige has devoted a large part of her life to animals and charitable causes, including the Adopt, Don’t Shop program.

Patrick Peterson & Antonique Larry – At Least 7 Years Together

Arizona Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson has been playing professionally since 2011 and has been part of eight Pro Bowls already. In 2012, he tied the knot with Antonique Peterson, who is a Phoenix-based family practice physician. They haven’t had a baby yet, but they already thought about it.

As of the moment, the two of them probably want to focus on their careers. You can’t really blame them because both have a lot of opportunities that are continuously coming their way. Patrick has been going through a lot in recent years because he has been dealing with Type 2 diabetes since 2015.

Matt Ryan & Sarah Marshall – At Least 8 Years Together

Matt Ryan is not just an ordinary member of the Atlanta Falcons for he actually serves as their team captain. His contract with the team was extended for another five years back in 2018, and it was said to be worth a whopping $150 million.

He is married to a beautiful woman named Sarah Marshall Ryan, and they have been enjoying a loving marriage for eight years and counting. She lives a private life and doesn’t really share that many details about her. We’re sure her husband’s salary allows her to forget about working. Although, she does have to take care of their twins.

Mike Ditka & Diana Ditka – 43 Years Together

Former football legend Mike Ditka exchanged vows with Marge Dougherty in 1961. Their union didn’t last, and by 1973 they called it quits. In their 12 years of marriage, they had four children. Ditka is currently married to Diane Trantham. Ditka and Trantham tied the knot in 1977, and they have spent the past four decades together. 

Diane and Ditka don’t have any kids of their own, but Diane became the stepmom to Ditka’s four kids when they got married. Diane said that she treasures that age brought her more time and cooperation from her husband. She explained that previously she avoided talking to Ditka if his team lost, but these days he’s calmer.

Brett Favre & Deanna Favre – At Least 30 Years Together

Brett Favre spent about two decades playing in the NFL and is best remembered for his career with the Green Bay Packers. He and his wife, Deanna, have been married since 1996. Some of you might not have known this, but they actually have known each since their childhood.

They started dating when they were teenagers during the ’80s and actually welcomed their first child together when Deanna was only 20 years old. Fast forward to today, they now have two daughters already. Deanna is also a breast cancer survivor who spreads awareness about the disease through the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation.

AJ McCarron & Katherine Webb – At Least 5 Years Together

You guys might know AJ McCarron for the years he played for the Cincinnati Bengals. But as of 2019, he is now a member of the Houston Texans. He has been married to Katherine Webb since 2014, and they have two sons together today.

She is known for her career as a model and was also crowned as Miss Alabama back in 2012. A lot of people also know her from the appearance she made during the BCS National Championship Game in 2019. She isn’t doing that much modeling work today because she is busy taking care of her sons.

Larry English & Nicole Williams – At Least 7 Years Together

For those who love knowing more about the personal lives of your favorite athletes and their partners, you most probably tune into the show WAGS. Nicole Williams is a woman who starred in the said reality show, and this is because of her relationship with NFL player Larry English.

Aside from reality TV work, she is known for her modeling career and has her own swimwear line. She and English dated for at least seven years before getting married in 2017. Nicole is currently quite a social media star with around 1.8 million followers on Instagram. You can just imagine how much she can earn from sponsored content!

Umenyiora & Leila Lopes – At Least 6 Years Together

You guys surely know who Osi Umenyiora’s wife is because she is a successful beauty queen. Her name is Leila Lopes and she won the Miss Universe pageant back in 2011. Originally from Angola, her success as a beauty titlist started when she won the Miss Angola UK and Miss Angola pageants.

She and her husband got engaged back in 2013, and it took about two years before a wedding happened. Today, they already share one child together. Umenyiora had an amazing career with the New York Giants, but he retired in 2015 and is now working as a sports pundit.

 Brian Quick & Michelle Beltran – At Least 4 Years Together

Michelle Beltran is one of the beautiful women who was chosen to star in WAGS, and this is because she is married to NFL player Brian Quick. They tied the knot back in 2015 and have one child together; although, she has another child from her former relationship to the late NFL player, Joe McKnight.

The business-minded Michelle has been able to generate a lot of earnings because of her business ventures. Aside from having her own beauty brand, she also sells her own line of handbags. She is followed by more than 34K people on Instagram, so she can also proudly call herself an influencer.

Hank Baskett & Kendra Wilkinson – 9 Years Together

Some of you might already know Kendra Wilkinson because she was once the girlfriend of the late magazine publisher, Hugh Hefner. She found love elsewhere in the late 2000s and got married to Hank Baskett, who was formerly part of teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. They have two kids together.

However, after almost a decade of marriage, the two decided to get a divorce back in 2018. In 2019, it was reported that Wilkinson was dating a billionaire named DJ Friese, but it was confirmed in November 2019 that they already decided to call it quits.

Jim Harbaugh & Sarah Feuerborn Harbaugh – 11 Years Together

Jim Harbaugh is currently a football coach who used to be a quarterback in the NFL for 14 seasons between the period 1987 to 2000. During his NFL career, Harbaugh played for multiple teams, including Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts.

Today, in addition to being the head coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines, he is also a loving husband and father of seven. Pictured is his wife, Sarah Feuerborn, who is the mother of four of Harbaugh’s children, and his active support system. The couple shares a net worth of $25 million.

Eric Decker & Jessie James – 6 Years Together

Eric Decker’s NFL career kicked off following his draft in 2010 by the Denver Broncos as a wide receiver. He and his wife, Jessie James, have been married since 2013. The couple has three children together: a daughter and two sons.

Just like Decker, James is also a celebrity. She is a renowned country singer. The couple hosted a reality television show on E! called Eric & Jesse: Game On from 2013 to 2017. Following Decker’s retirement from the NFL in 2018, the couple bought their dream house in Nashville, where they currently reside.

Ben Roethlisberger & Ashley Harlan – 8 Years Together

Labeled by the alternate name Big Ben, is the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. He is a loyal team player who has been a part of the same team since he got drafted in 2004. Roethlisberger married his medical assistant wife Ashley Harlan in 2011.

Before his marriage, Roethlisberger had a hard life, facing lawsuits for indecent assault allegations, and even a bicycle accident. However, his life is now a smooth ride with a beautiful family that includes three children. Some of his other work involved hosting WWE Raw and a cameo role with his teammates in The Dark Knight Rises.

Marcus Spears & Aiysha Smith – 13 Years Together

After playing college football at Louisiana State University, the Dallas Cowboys drafted Marcus Spears for the NFL in 2005. He played defensive end for the Cowboys for eight seasons before he signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013. Unfortunately, by 2014, Spears announced his retirement from the NFL.

Spears is now a family man, married to his college sweetheart, the former basketball player for the Women’s NBA, Aiysha Smith. Smith has now adopted her husband’s surname and goes by Aisha Spears. The couple shares three children: two daughters and one son.

Dez Bryant & Ilyne Nash – Over 10 Years Together

Dez Bryant, short for Desmond Bryant, is a football wide receiver who is currently a free agent after injuring his leg in November 2018. In 2019, he revealed that he is ready to get back on the field and does not plan on retiring any time soon. A peep into his personal life, Bryant has a long-term girlfriend named Ilyne Nash.

Although we know they’ve been together for over a decade, the exact timelines are unknown. Nash is a speech pathologist and a mother of two children she shares with Bryant. Since the two already live together as a family with their children, let’s hope they’ll make things official soon.

NaVorro Bowman & Mikale Ferguson – 13 Years Together

We can assume that many NFL players are loyal partners because a lot of them have ended up marrying their high school or college sweethearts. NaVorro Bowman is one of them who tied the knot with the love of his life, Mikale Ferguson.

Bowman was a linebacker who played seven seasons in his NFL career with the San Fransisco 49ers and a single and final season with the Oakland Raiders. He retired in June of 2019, and thus today, Bowman gets to spend more time with his wife and three children.

Matt Forte & Danielle Daniels – 8 Years Together

Matthew Forte is a Louisiana native football running back who is now retired. After his selection to the NFL in 2008 by Chicago Bears, Forte created a whole career for himself by playing ten seasons in the league: 8 with the Bears and 2 with the New York Jets.

Forte and Danielle Daniels tied the knot in 2011 and now have two children. The wedding almost didn’t happen after Forte’s indiscretions came to light. He cheated on Daniels with his ex, impregnated her, but only told his fiancée about it two months before the due date. Let’s hope that the bad days are behind them.

Carson Palmer & Shaelyn Palmer – 16 Years Together

Carson Palmer married his college sweetheart Shaelyn Palmer in 2003. Shaelyn was also a soccer player at Southern California University, and today, she is a mother of twins she shares with Palmer. The family lives a lavish life in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Although Palmer is now in retirement, he was an NFL quarterback for 15 seasons for a few different teams. Forbes magazine approximately valued Palmer’s annual income at a whopping $29 million in 2015. Even with a net worth of $60 million, Palmer is a humble person who registered as an organ donor.

Colin Kaepernick & Nessa Diab – 4 Years Together

Colin Kaepernick can be considered as one of the most controversial names in the NFL because of the kneeling protest he did back in 2016. Previously part of the San Francisco 49ers, he is currently a free agent.

Nessa Diab is the radio host he has reportedly been dating since 2015, but it actually took them about a year before they made their relationship public. She is mostly known for hosting the iHeartRadio Music Festival and MTV‘s Girl Code. In 2019, she appeared on an episode of Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club. Nessa doesn’t have a ring around her finger yet, so you still can’t call her Mrs. Kaepernick.

Kurt Warner & Brenda Warner – 22 Years Together

Kurt Warner is a former quarterback in the NFL who played for the St. Louis Rams, New York Giants, and Arizona Cardinals. Before he rose to stardom, Warner underwent years of struggle to enter into the NFL. Until that day finally arrived, he even worked as a night stock clerk at a Hy-Vee store.

He met his wife, Brenda Warner, in college, and the two married in 1997.  She is now a nurse who used to be a US Marine veteran. Brenda had a life full of obstacles before Warner, including a divorce, caring for a special needs child as a single mom, and the loss of her parents.

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