Detroit Lions fans are preparing for a massive international stage this Sunday, Nov. 15, as the team travels to Munich, Germany, to face the New England Patriots.
The Lions currently hold a 6-2 record heading into Week 10. While the early 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff on FOX will have supporters erupting in the U.S., a dedicated group of supporters will be following the team across the Atlantic: the players’ wives and girlfriends.
These women, often referred to as WAGS in sports media, are frequently seen cheering from the sidelines, but they maintain distinct identities as professionals, mothers, and entrepreneurs. According to Sports Illustrated Lifestyle, many of these women manage successful careers while living in the high-pressure environment of the NFL.
For quarterback Jared Goff, his partner Christen Goff has been a constant since they met on Raya in 2019. A model with a focus on community service, Christen and Jared married two years after their June 2022 engagement and welcomed their daughter, Romy, in July 2025, Sports Illustrated Lifestyle reported.
The team’s offensive core is similarly supported by long-term partners. Amon-Ra St. Brown is engaged to his high school sweetheart, Brooklyn Adams. A registered nurse who met St. Brown at Servite High School in Anaheim, California, Adams shared the news of their engagement via a “hard launch” on Instagram this past July.
Tight end Sam LaPorta and his wife, Callahan LaPorta, share a background in collegiate athletics, having met while attending the University of Iowa. While Sam played football, Callahan competed on the rowing team. Now a trained pastry chef, Callahan is also expecting her first child this fall, following the couple’s June 2025 wedding.
The roster’s depth is reflected in the diverse professional backgrounds of their partners:
- Alivia Callaghan: A Pilates and Orangetheory Fitness instructor and Michigan realtor, dating Aidan Hutchinson since 2022.
- Isabelle Sewell: A blogger focusing on motherhood, fashion, and home decor, married to Penei Sewell in July 2024.
- Nicole Anderson: A model who has been with running back Jahmyr Gibbs since 2023.
- Annabelle Ratledge: A Sport Management graduate from the University of Georgia, married to Tate Ratledge in March 2026.
Living within the orbit of an NFL franchise involves more than just attending games. For many of these women, the transition involves balancing public visibility with private family life, especially as rosters fluctuate and teams travel globally.
The social media presence of these partners often provides a window into the human side of the league. For example, Derrick Barnes’ wife, Kylie Barnes, has been married to him since April 2023. During their third wedding anniversary this spring, Barnes shared a public tribute to her, writing, “Happy 3 year anniversary my love. No man could ask for a better mother or wife.”
As the Lions continue their push through the 2026 season, the community surrounding the players remains a critical, if often quiet, component of the team’s culture. Whether it is Briana Reed cheering for D.J. Reed alongside their three children or Jayla Saylors preparing to welcome a second child with Jacob Saylors, the domestic stability of the roster remains a noteworthy backdrop to the physical intensity of the game.
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