If you think Taylor Swift is the only musician the NFL world is crazy about, you’re wrong. Swifties may not like hearing this, but it’s the truth. As fans gear up for the games on Thanksgiving Day, there’s a little extra treat for those heading to the stadium. As the Cowboys and Giants get ready to clash, country singer Lainey Wilson is also preparing to perform at the halftime show. Wilson has a special connection with the NFL, as she is in a romantic relationship with former Steelers QB Devlin Hodges.

Wilson and Hodges met each other 4 years ago through some common friends. The couple kept their relationship under the rug for almost two years before finally hard-launching each other when they walked the red carpet hand in hand at the ACM Awards last year. Since then, they’ve been serving fans some serious ‘couple goals‘ with their pictures. The “Things a Man Oughta Know” songstress shared how she met Hodges. Wilson revealed that their first date was at a dance hall and saloon, with free beer being served from 5 p.m. to 10 at night in the evening. Seeing that Hodges liked to ball on a budget, the singer thought the two would work out.

Former Los Angeles Rams QB Devlin Hodges was lucky enough to find his true calling. Being a part of the NFL is a dream for many. But after making it to the NFL and playing for three years, Hodges decided to go down a different path.

After making his debut with the Steelers in 2019 and playing two years with them, Devlin Hodges signed a deal with the Rams in 2021. However, he was waived off before the season started. The QB then tried his luck in the Canadian Football League. He joined the Ottawa Redblacks in November 2021 but struggled to perform. Realizing this wasn’t something he wanted to continue doing, he retired from football.

And while Hodges is busy managing his professional life, his relationship with Lainey is as strong as ever, even though they kept their relationship under wraps for quite sometime. And that’s all due to Wilson’s beliefs.

Lainey Wilson believes in keeping things private

Lainey Wilson believes in keeping her personal life off the cameras. So, before announcing her relationship to the world, she made sure that it would work out. And this has worked quite well for the couple, as the singer describes her relationship with Hodges as ‘healthy,‘ calling him her biggest cheerleader.

While the former Steelers QB has now inspired her to write songs about love, something she wouldn’t do before. Hodges has set his sights on a career in the real estate industry. The Steelers alum is not just diving into real estate, he also has a passion for duck hunting. He often shares pictures from his hunting trips on his socials. It looks like he’s enjoying his time after retiring from football.

Lainey Wilson is also loving making music, doing shows, and hosting awards. Right now, everyone’s excited to see her perform at the AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys will be facing off against the Giants. Considering how they performed in their last game against the Commanders, this is going to be an interesting one.