Love in the League: These NFL Power Couples Scored More Than A Touchdown With Each Other
Adam Thielen and Caitlin Thielen
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen and his wife Caitlin have a pregame ritual: he searches the seats for her, so she stands up to wave. Seeing her is enough encouragement for Adam.
They were college sweethearts, although prior to their marriage, Caitlin was a substitute teacher before becoming a lifestyle blogger. Supportive of each other since the early days, they have channeled this as well to the Thielen Foundation, which focuses on youth development and as well as empowerment.
Jordan Cameron and Elin Nordegren
When a turbulent marriage ends but is relentlessly covered by the media, anyone would wish for quiet. Elin Nordegren, whose ex-husband is golfer Tiger Woods, knows this too well. But then, mutual friends introduced her to Jordan Cameron.
He is a former football tight end. At only 28 years old, he retired due to growing concerns about past injuries on his health should he continue playing. The couple keeps away from the spotlight. They welcomed a son in October 2019.
Scotty Miller and Jenna Miller
Here’s another romance with a football player and a gymnast: Scotty Miller and his wife, Jenna. They met in tertiary school at Bowling Green State University during Halloween. But they had a long-distance romance after a while when she transferred to another institute.
Scotty lucked out on a supportive partner in Jenna. She’s been known to practice throws with him, thanks to her athletic training. In fact, Buccaneers fans and Scotty credit her with the team’s Super Bowl win in 2021.
Russell Wilson and Ciara
When two of the biggest stars in entertainment meet, a supernova romance follows. This is exactly what happened when Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara met in 2015. A wedding in 2016 and a kid in 2017 followed soon after.
Wilson and Ciara each have an impressive resume: she co-owns a rum brand, is a spokesperson for Revlon, and is a children’s book author; Wilson has endorsements with Nike, Pepsi, and Microsoft, plus a master’s in educational leadership and policy analysis.
Adam Thielen and Caitlin Thielen
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen and his wife Caitlin have a pregame ritual: he searches the seats for her, so she stands up to wave. Seeing her is enough encouragement for Adam.
They were college sweethearts, although prior to their marriage, Caitlin was a substitute teacher before becoming a lifestyle blogger. Supportive of each other since the early days, they have channeled this as well to the Thielen Foundation, which focuses on youth development and as well as empowerment.
Joe Montana and Jennifer Wallace
When a Super Bowl MVP and aspiring model and actress meet, fireworks are inevitable, right? Not really. Joe Montana, then a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers was instantly smitten by Jennifer Wallace, who had no idea who he was.
They met while filming a commercial for Schick. She found him charming but shy. He asked her out and six months later, they were engaged. They got married in 1985 and settled down in San Francisco. They have four children.
Jerry Rice and Latisha Pelayo
While some couples take the plunge immediately, Jerry Rice and Latisha Pelayo took their sweet time. The former wide receiver proposed to his long-time girlfriend in 2018, then tied the knot a year later in Napa Valley.
Rice’s marriage to Pelayo is his second, as he was previously married to Bernice Mitchell. Ever since having left football, he has co-authored several books, appeared in a video game with his dog Nitus, and was a contestant in “Dancing With the Stars.”
Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek
Together since 2015, Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek still have to put a ring on it as of 2022. Despite this, Kostek has always been a vocal supporter of her long-time partner—not surprising since she was a professional cheerleader.
Gronkowski initially left football in 2019, for reasons of mental health. But one season later, he signed on with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then in 2022, he announced his retirement again, this time for good. They look forward to a fresh, new lifestyle together.
Drew Brees and Brittany Dudchenko
Former quarterback Drew Brees first took his shot with Brittany Dudchenko—but with disastrous results. But he tried again a few months later. Maybe because he was sober and used no line, she gave him another chance. They got married in 2003.
With football behind him, Brees has kept busy. Besides raising three children with his wife, he also owns restaurants and provides support for patients with cancer through the Brees Dream Foundation. He also makes regular tours with the USO.
Eric Johnson and Jessica Simpson
Married since 2014, former NFL tight end Eric Johnson and singer Jessica Simpson prove that sports and pop music go well together.
In 2020, Simpson published her memoir, “Open Book,” which became a global best-seller. Johnson never misses a chance to praise her, sometimes with hilarious results. When he tagged her in a birthday greeting on his Instagram page back in 2021, he thought she was turning 39 years old. Fans had to correct him: she was already 41.
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