NFL Star T.J. Watt & Former Pro Soccer Player Dani Watt Are Expecting

The Watt family is expanding their roster with a new addition!

Former professional soccer player Dani Watt and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt shared the exciting news on Labor Day that they are expecting their first child. “February 2025,” the couple simply captioned a carousel of maternity photos on Instagram. In the pictures, Dani proudly displays her baby bump in a classic white t-shirt and jeans, standing alongside T.J. in their home.

Friends, fellow athletes, and fans flooded the comments with love and congratulations. “Wow! Yessss sirr,” wrote Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson. “Congrats, Brodie! Am I in the running for godfather?” joked Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward. “LET’S GOOOO,” added T.J.’s older brother and NFL star J.J. Watt. Influencers like Allison Kuch, Marissa Lawrence, and Abbie Herbert also shared their congratulations.

Several people joked in the comments about how the Watts’ baby was sure to be a born athlete. “And with the 1st pick of the 2048 NFL draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select…,” wrote one commenter. “And this kid already has 17 D1 offers from the womb,” added another.

Many couldn’t resist predicting the athletic future of the Watts’ baby. “And with the 1st pick of the 2048 NFL draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select…,” joked one commenter. “This kid already has 17 D1 offers from the womb,” added another.

Dani and T.J. first met as student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After six years of dating, they got engaged in 2021 and tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in 2022.