Meet power couple Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker: the former NFL star just got a vasectomy after having 4 kids with his country music singer wife – but how did the famous pair get together?
On March 25, former US national Football League (NFL) star Eric Decker took to Instagram to share a lighthearted glimpse into his vasectomy experience, humorously captioning it, “I survived.” His posts featured a mix of pre- and post-operation snapshots, including a particularly amusing image of him sporting a T-shirt that declared him a “Vasectomy Survivor”.
The 37-year-old and his wife, country singer Jessie James Decker, 35, have four children: Vivianne, nine, Eric Jr, seven, and Forrest, five, and their most recent arrival in February this year, their new son Denver.
But there’s much more to the couple than their kids. From their meet-cute to their high profile careers, here’s what we know about Eric and Jessie James Decker.
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Eric Decker is a former NFL star
Seeking new horizons, Decker later joined the New York Jets in 2014 on a lucrative US$36.25 million, five-year deal, per ESPN. Despite a promising start, according to Fox Sports, he faced challenges due to injuries and team decisions, culminating in Decker’s retirement announcement in 2018.
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However, Jessie’s talents are not just confined to the recording studio. She was a contestant on season 31 of Dancing with the Stars (2022), has written four books (three of them on food and recipes, one on raising a family), and even ventured into the fashion world with Kittenish, her clothing line that reflects her personal style.
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How did Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker meet?
According to Bustle, Jessie and Eric’s first meeting was refreshingly simple. It was sparked by a mutual friend who, while dining with Eric, was struck by his charm and thought of Jessie as a potential romantic match. A photo exchange through this friend was followed by a month of digital bonding, texts and calls, culminating in Eric taking a trip to Nashville to meet Jessie in person. Their romance began after this meeting, in 2012.
They got married in 2013
The couple tied the knot at the serene St Francis church in Castle Rock, Colorado, just a little over a year following their engagement, per Us Weekly. The reception, held at the elegant Castle Cliff Estates, was an intimate affair attended by family, close friends and a few notable guests such as NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and former head coach, Glen Mason.
They had a reality show together
The couple’s life was showcased on their reality TV series, Eric & Jessie: Game On, which aired on E! from 2013 to 2017. Throughout three seasons, viewers were invited into the Deckers’ world, experiencing everything from Jessie’s iconic “daisy dukes” and flawless make-up to her spirited support at Eric’s football games and their parenting struggles.
- ‘We’re done,’ said Jessie, speaking about how their new son Denver will be their final kid; Eric has been making amusing posts about his recent vasectomy on Instagram, commenting, ‘I survived’
- Eric once signed a US$36 million deal with the New York Jets; he and Jessie once appeared on Dancing with the Stars and even had their own reality show, Eric & Jessie: Game On