Josh Allen embraces fatherhood as Bills prepare for home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Josh Allen enters the NFL season as a first-time father, having welcomed his daughter Harper Haize Allen with wife Hailee Steinfeld. The quarterback will lead the Buffalo Bills in their first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium, which also marks his first home game as a parent. Allen has expressed that his motivations have shifted, wanting to demonstrate the hard work required to achieve success for his family. Both he and Steinfeld have shared reflections on parenthood during the offseason, highlighting the changes in their personal lives alongside their professional commitments.
- •Allen married Hailee Steinfeld in May 2025.
- •The couple announced Harper's birth on April 2, 2026.
- •Allen believes fatherhood will improve his performance as a quarterback.
- •The Bills are set to play their first game at Highmark Stadium.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen has a new role for Bills season: Dad. Meet daughter Harper
"Josh Allen entered the season as a first-time father. Meet daughter Harper and learn what he's said about fatherhood.
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