Love in the League: These NFL Power Couples Scored More Than A Touchdown With Each Other
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles
A gymnast would always need a safety of sorts. Just ask Simone Biles. In 2020, the Olympic gold medalist and Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owen became a couple. The romance began how relationships begin nowadays: through a dating app. Yup, the couple met on Raya.
Owens had confessed to having no idea who Biles was when they met—a fact that pleased her. They became Instagram official in 2020. In February 2022, Owens popped the question, and naturally, she said yes.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews
Sports brought together quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews, who played pro soccer for a women’s team in Iceland. They started dating in high school. In fact, a throwback photo from their prom shared by Mahomes with his Instagram followers garnered close to 10,000 likes.
Married since 2022, the couple has two little children. They are also co-owners of sports teams: the baseball team Kansas City Royals for him and the Kansas City Current women’s soccer team for her.
Josh Allen and Brittany Williams
It’s possible to marry a crush from childhood—just ask Brittany Williams. In an Instagram post, she revealed that Josh Allen, a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, has been a crush since they were eight years old. That’s right; they were also childhood friends.
It was not until college in 2017 that things took a romantic turn. Brittany, a former cheerleader for Fresno State, now cheers only for Josh. She is often a lively presence for her man during games.
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.
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.
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.
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles
A gymnast would always need a safety of sorts. Just ask Simone Biles. In 2020, the Olympic gold medalist and Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owen became a couple. The romance began how relationships begin nowadays: through a dating app. Yup, the couple met on Raya.
Owens had confessed to having no idea who Biles was when they met—a fact that pleased her. They became Instagram official in 2020. In February 2022, Owens popped the question, and naturally, she said yes.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo
When it comes to a couple who support each other, look no further than San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo, who was Miss Universe in 2012. They show true love lasts.
Their romance began in 2019. Since then, they have continued to grow together and gush about each other on social media. Culpo absolutely loves to cheer him on, especially before games. McCaffrey, meanwhile, couldn’t hide his excitement when she landed the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition” cover.
Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood
In 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. made a one-handed touchdown catch that not only had sports pundits proclaiming it as the greatest catch ever made but also landed him the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. So is it surprising that he snared the heart of Lauren Wood?
Beckham and Wood have been together since 2019. Though low-key, they express love for each other often on their Instagram pages. In 2021, they welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Zydn.
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles
A gymnast would always need a safety of sorts. Just ask Simone Biles. In 2020, the Olympic gold medalist and Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owen became a couple. The romance began how relationships begin nowadays: through a dating app. Yup, the couple met on Raya.
Owens had confessed to having no idea who Biles was when they met—a fact that pleased her. They became Instagram official in 2020. In February 2022, Owens popped the question, and naturally, she said yes.
Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo
When it comes to a couple who support each other, look no further than San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo, who was Miss Universe in 2012. They show true love lasts.
Their romance began in 2019. Since then, they have continued to grow together and gush about each other on social media. Culpo absolutely loves to cheer him on, especially before games. McCaffrey, meanwhile, couldn’t hide his excitement when she landed the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition” cover.
Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood
In 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. made a one-handed touchdown catch that not only had sports pundits proclaiming it as the greatest catch ever made but also landed him the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. So is it surprising that he snared the heart of Lauren Wood?
Beckham and Wood have been together since 2019. Though low-key, they express love for each other often on their Instagram pages. In 2021, they welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Zydn.
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