The Detroit Lions quarterback and his wife, Christen Harper, shared the exciting news exclusively with PEOPLE on the NFL Honors red carpet, revealing they are expecting a baby girl soon.
Jared Goff and Christen Harper are becoming parents!
The Detroit Lions quarterback and his wife spoke exclusively with PEOPLE on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the NFL Honors red carpet in New Orleans, where they announced they are expecting their first child together.
After finishing his last game of the season in January, Goff told PEOPLE he’s thrilled to be “around all these great players” and excited for the build-up to the Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, Super Bowl, which will feature the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.
“I wish we were still playing, but it’s nice to be here,” Goff admitted. The Lions were eliminated from the playoffs during the divisional round after losing to the Washington Commanders on Jan. 17.
Now in the off-season, Goff shared with PEOPLE that what he’s most looking forward to is becoming a father. “I’m looking forward to becoming a dad,” the NFL star, 30, said.
“We’re just excited to enjoy this special time together and soak up every second,” Harper, 31, added.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model also revealed to PEOPLE that they are expecting a baby girl, who is due at the start of the summer.
Goff expressed that he has “always dreamt” of fatherhood. Now that it’s “real,” he said he’s eager to experience it. “I know it’ll add a new perspective to life, and it’ll be great.”
The soon-to-be dad also shared that he believes Harper will be the “best mom,” adding, “I can’t wait to watch her be a mom.”
Harper agreed, saying, “I know he’s going to be the best, and it’s going to be exciting to do this together as a team.”
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The couple began dating in 2019 after meeting on the private, membership-based dating app, Raya.
In June 2022, three years later, Goff proposed during a vacation with friends, and they announced their engagement. The couple married in Ojai, Calif., on June 22, 2024.