As the Green Bay Packers gear up for the 2026 season, all eyes are on star quarterback Jordan Love. Entering his sixth NFL season, Love is not only looking to make waves on the field but also preparing for a major life event off it-he and his wife, Ronika Stone, are expecting their first child. This exciting news even caught the attention of Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who couldn't resist making a lighthearted comment.
Love recently had the honor of throwing the Opening Day pitch for the Brewers, representing Wisconsin with pride. Murphy took the opportunity to praise Love, highlighting his skills and mentioning the upcoming addition to his family. With both Love and Stone being professional athletes-Stone plays volleyball-Murphy joked that a team might want to "offer a contract" to their future child, given the athletic pedigree.
Pat Murphy says a team should offer Jordan Love & Ronika Stone’s child a contract now 🤣 #ThisIsMyCrew x #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/cnwL9bFgmc
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“Special guy. They got their first child on the way.
That's really cool, too. If I'm some team, I might think about offering a contract to that young person right now.
See the type of athletes mom and dad are. Yeah, he seems like just an incredible human,” Murphy remarked.
Indeed, 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Love and Stone, both personally and professionally. Love's performance last season was impressive, throwing for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just six interceptions over 15 games. The Packers finished with a 9-7-1 record, securing second place in the NFC North.
However, their playoff journey was cut short by a familiar foe-the Chicago Bears-who edged them out in a 31-27 battle during the wild-card round. With the taste of that defeat still fresh, the Packers are more determined than ever to push further this season.
As Love balances the anticipation of fatherhood with the demands of leading his team, Packers fans have every reason to be excited about what's to come both on and off the field.