Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt and his wife Dani are officially expanding their family, announcing on Saturday, September 12, they are expecting their second child together. The news, shared by Dani Watt on Instagram, gives the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback even more to play for as the regular season rolls on.
The Big Reveal: A Picture Perfect Moment
Dani Watt, a former professional soccer player, didn’t need a caption on her Instagram post to deliver the life-changing news. The photos, accompanied by Brandon Lake’s song “Gratitude,” showed a stunning maternity shoot in the great outdoors. The first picture captured Dani holding her baby bump, beaming at T.J. and their first daughter, Blakely Marie, who were facing her. Dani rocked a boho-chic vibe in a white knit poncho and a flowy, textured cream-colored skirt, while big sister Blakely looked adorable in a light patterned dress with a matching tiny bow. T.J. completed the family ensemble with a button-down, jeans, and Nikes that tied into his wife’s and daughter’s outfits. There were several dreamy shots of the growing family, including Dani holding Blakely right above her bump, and a solo shot of Dani cradling her belly.
A Family of All-Americans and a $123 Million Deal
This isn’t just any NFL family. T.J. and Dani Watt became household names in Waukesha County as high school athletes, a true power couple. They continued their athletic success at the University of Wisconsin, dating while both achieving All-American status in their respective sports. Dani retired from pro soccer in 2023, but T.J.’s career has only escalated since the Steelers selected him in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He signed a massive three-year extension during the 2025 offseason, worth $123 million, which at the time made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The couple tied the knot in a picturesque wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in July 2022, and welcomed their first child, daughter Blakely Marie, in March 2025.
What’s next for the Watts is more joy, more sleepless nights, and an even deeper well of motivation for T.J. as he continues to dominate on the field. The upcoming season is going to be a wild ride for this expanding family, and you know everyone in the league will be watching to see how he balances it all.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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