NFL Football Players’ Wives, Girlfriends & Exes: Photos of Ciara & More Partners of Football Players

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January 19, 2024 6:00AM EST

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Pro athletes are all about balancing love and the game. Some power couples have been slaying it for ages, while others are just starting out. But, let’s be real, not all pairings were meant to last.

The real MVPs, like Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson, are all in with their ride-or-dies. And even if not everyone comes out on top in football, all NFL couples are winning in the game of love. We’re not picking sides here, just showing love to all the beautiful pairings.

Want to learn about Brittany Matthews, Kerry Washington, and other amazing NFL WAGs? Check out our gallery here for all the info, and more.

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Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole

Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole — Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dated model Kayla Nicole on and off from 2017 to 2022. Travis denied cheating on Kayla when they briefly split in 2020. After they broke up for good, Travis started dating Taylor Swift. Kayla didn’t directly address Travis’ new relationship, but she did pen an open letter for Black women.

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Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen

Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen — Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen were once one of the world’s top power couples, but some love just isn’t meant to last. The relationship ended in 2022 after 14 years of marriage, but they had quite the love story before that.

Tom and Gisele got together in December 2006 after a mutual friend set them up on a blind date. They got married in February 2009 and went on to have a son in December 2009, followed by a daughter in December 2012.

While things appeared to be a fairytale romance, the relationship began to fracture in 2022 after Tom returned to football following a brief flirtation with retirement. Instead of hanging up his jersey, he decided to ditch his wedding ring. The couple finalized their divorce in Oct. 2022.

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Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews

Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews — Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews are high school sweethearts, so we can’t help but stan! The NFL star and his longtime love started dating when they were just teenagers, so their love story really makes our hearts melt. Despite attending different colleges, they stayed together, and, in 2019, they purchased their first home together in Kansas City, where Patrick plays as a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brittany was by Patrick’s side to celebrate his 2020 Super Bowl victory, and in Sept. 2020, when he received his championship ring, he proposed to her. The couple married each other in a beautiful ceremony in Hawaii in 2022.

In between popping the question and walking down the aisle, Patrick and Brittany revealed they were expecting a little girl. Daughter Sterling was born Feb. 20, 2021, and her little brother Patrick ‘Bronze’ Mahomes followed in Jan. 2023. So cute!

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Hannah Ann Sluss & Jake Funk

Hannah Ann Sluss & Jake Funk — Hannah Ann Sluss, the former Bachelor contestant, went public with her NFL beau, Jake Funk, in Feb. 22. There to support her man, she was there for Super Bowl LVI while he balled out with the L.A. Rams. But, when he got signed to the Indianapolis Colts, she kept up that dedication. Making the couple all the cuter, he put a ring on it in Jan. 2023.

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Olivia Culpo & Christian McCaffrey

Olivia Culpo & Christian McCaffrey — Olivia Culpo loves the athletic type! The former beauty queen has been dating NFL running back Christian McCaffrey since June 2019. Her previous beaus include fellow football player Danny Amendola, who she split from in March 2018.

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Jesse James Decker & Eric Decker

Jesse James Decker & Eric Decker — Jesse James Decker has been living the married life with former NFL wide receiver Eric Decker since 2013. Together, the power couple has three little ones; daughter Vivianne, and sons Eric Jr. and Forrest.

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Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson — Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have been head over heels for one another since the moment they met. The pair met in spring 2010 and were engaged just six months later. They waited a few years to walk down the aisle, however, instead welcoming daughter Birdie and son Ace in the meantime.

When they got hitched in 2014, it was both the pop star and the football player’s second marriage. They proved a great match, now a happy family of 5.

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Mike Caussin & Jana Kramer

Mike Caussin & Jana Kramer — Jana Kramer said “I do” to former Washington Redskins tight end Mike Caussin in 2015, but things didn’t work out for the duo. Their relationship was tested by a cheating scandal in 2017. They briefly separated, but later reconciled for their children, daughter Jolie and son Jace.

Despite efforts to make it work, Mike’s infidelity allegedly went on. They ultimately decided to go their separate ways in April 2021.

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Holly Robinson Peete & Rodney Peete

Holly Robinson Peete & Rodney Peete — Holly Robinson Peete and former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete are a match made in heaven. The duo wed in 1995, and love each other so much they decided to renew their vows in 2012. They have four children: Ryan, Rodney Jr., Robinson, and Roman.

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Shailene Woodley & Aaron Rodgers

Shailene Woodley & Aaron Rodgers — Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers kept their romance under wraps until he thanked his ‘fiancee’ during his Feb. 2021 MVP speech. The actress and NFL pro were a bit less private after that, sometimes appearing on social media together. They weren’t meant to last though. The duo reportedly split in Feb. 2022, before reuniting and then calling it off for good in April.

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Kristin Cavallari & Jay Cutler

Kristin Cavallari & Jay Cutler — The Hills star married Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler back in 2013. They had three children together, on Camden, son Jaxon and daughter Saylor, but split in April 2020.

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Matthew Stafford & Kelly Hall

Matthew Stafford & Kelly Hall — Kelly Stafford was a University of Georgia cheerleader when she met beau Matthew Stafford. They tied the knot in 2015 and now have to four daughters: Chandler and Sawyer (twins, 2017), Hunter (2018), and Tyler (2020.) There for dad, they saw Matt transition from Detroit Lions QB to LA Rams player in 2021 and they’ve been cheering him on since.

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Kathie Lee Gifford & Frank Gifford

Kathie Lee Gifford & Frank Gifford — Morning TV legend Kathie Lee Gifford enjoyed a long and loving union with the former New York Giants player, Frank Gifford. Their marriage lasted from 1986 until Frank’s passing in 2015. The couple was blessed with two children, Cody and Cassidy.

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Elisabeth Hasselbeck & Tim Hasselbeck

Elisabeth Hasselbeck & Tim Hasselbeck — Elisabeth Hasselbeck got hitched to former NFL QB Tim Hasselbeck in 2002. Together the former co-host of The View and her ESPN commentator hubby have a trio of kids: Grace, Taylor, and Isaiah.

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Angie Harmon & Jason Sehorn

Angie Harmon & Jason Sehorn — Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn tied the knot in 2001. Afterward, they had three daughters: Finley, Avery, and Emery. Following 13 years of marriage, the couple announced their separation in 2014 and officially divorced in 2015.

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Abby McGrew & Eli Manning

Abby McGrew & Eli Manning — Abby Mcgrew and retired MVP Eli Manning tied the knot in 2008 after a chance encounter at the University of Mississippi. The fashion designer and current ESPN commentator share four offspring: Ava, Lucy, Caroline, and Charlie.

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Hank Baskett & Kendra Wilkinson

Hank Baskett & Kendra Wilkinson — Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett almost went the distance. The Girls Next Door star and former NFL wide receiver exchanged vows in 2009. But, after almost 9 years of marriage, Kendra filed for divorce in 2018. The now cooperatively co-parent their two kids: son Hank IV and daughter Alijah.

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George & Claire Kittle

George & Claire Kittle — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle kisses his wife Claire on the sidelines before the 49ers playoff game in January 2023. The pair have been married since 2019.

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Russell Wilson & Ciara

Russell Wilson & Ciara — Future may not have been Ciara’s future, but the singer did eventually find the love of her life in 2016 and married Seahawks sweetheart Russell Wilson!… No we’re not crying, you are!

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Kerry Washington & Nnamdi Asomugha

Kerry Washington & Nnamdi Asomugha — The level of scandal in Kerry Washington’s real life may be very low, but it’s okay because the level of cuteness is VERY high! The four-time Emmy nominee has been married to Raiders player Nnamdi Asomugha for seven years now and together the two have beautiful daughter Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha.

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Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann — The football cutie and his wifey take a much needed vacay away from LA… And leave it to Kim to strut around the airport with a good pair of heels… this is what we like to call (sky) high fashion!

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