Josh Allen is learning a new kind of routine at home, and it has nothing to do with coverages or blitzes.
The Buffalo Bills quarterback and wife Hailee Steinfeld welcomed their daughter, Harper Haize Allen, in April 2026, and Allen says the transition into parenthood has been a major adjustment. The couple has already marked their first Halloween with their daughter, along with a string of other small milestones that come with life as new parents.
That shift has changed the rhythm of Allen’s nights. In an exclusive interview published Thursday, November 5, 2026, for The Healthy’s new "How I Healthspan" series, he opened up about the habits, recovery work and daily routines that help him stay sharp during the season while also figuring out fatherhood with Steinfeld.
On the sleep side, Allen said the family has made some changes after putting their daughter down for the night. "There’s definitely been less TV now.
When we put [our daughter] down, we [Allen and his wife, Steinfeld] give ourselves 35 to 40 minutes to maybe watch something, or decompress and talk, which you have to do. But definitely less screen time before bed, which I think is extremely beneficial."
Allen also admitted he has a soft spot for dessert. "Oh, I’m a huge sweets guy.
Chocolate chip cookies are just the death of me. A chocolate chip cookie is gonna get consumed," he told The Healthy.
"Recently I’ve stopped doing that, and instead I’ll have, which probably isn’t the best thing, but in my mind it’s better, I do like fruit for dessert..."
Recovery remains a big part of his routine, too. Allen said the sauna is his favorite tool, and he also leans on Therabody’s Theragun. He added that he plans to try the Ammortal [Chamber], another recovery setup the Bills have been testing.
Allen and Steinfeld also hosted their annual Halloween party for the Bills this year after the team’s bye week.
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