The world of the NFL is celebrating some exciting personal news this week, as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife, Emily, announced they are expecting their second child together. The power couple shared their joyful update in a joint post on Instagram, confirming that their daughter, Kova Jade, will soon be a big sister to a baby brother.
Kova's Priceless Reaction Goes Viral
Following the official announcement, Emily Mayfield engaged with fans through an Instagram Stories Q&A session, offering a candid and often humorous look into their family life. When asked if she and Baker had any intuition about the baby's gender, Emily revealed they both had a feeling it was a boy. "Bake and I both guessed, boy! But it was still shocking to see, since all we know is having a girl!" she wrote.
However, the moment that truly captured the hearts of fans and went viral across social media platforms was her answer about how their toddler, Kova, is handling the news. With a wit that every parent can relate to, Emily shared, "This princess has no clue what's coming, lol. BUT she does love babies......as long as mama isn't holding them." This single, relatable sentence perfectly illustrated the classic toddler dynamic of loving babies but fiercely guarding their mother's attention, making it the headline-grabbing quote of the day.
Future Family Plans and A Smoother Pregnancy
Emily didn't stop at the gender reveal and Kova's antics. She also opened up about her long-term vision for their family. She admitted that she had initially pictured a larger family. "I always thought 4, but started later than I anticipated," she confessed. "I'd be so happy with 3 - but we'll see! If they're all like Koko, I might need 10." This gave fans a rare, direct insight into the couple's future family planning, where the idea of three or four children remains a strong possibility.
On a personal health note, Emily shared that her current pregnancy has been much smoother than her first, despite the added challenge of chasing an active toddler. "Thankfully, another super easy pregnancy!" she expressed. "Definitely a little different this time around having to chase around a 1.5 year old! But once I got over the first trimester 'tireds' it's been pretty smooth sailing! And less tailbone pain this time."
League-Wide Congratulations and Stable Foundations
The happy news was met with an outpouring of support from familiar names across the NFL community. Wives of other football stars, including Brittany Mahomes, Kristin Juszczyk, and sportscaster Erin Andrews, flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages, adding to the buzz surrounding one of the league's most visible off-field couples.
The timing of the new arrival aligns perfectly with a period of stability in Baker Mayfield's professional career. The quarterback signed a lucrative three-year, $100 million contract with the Buccaneers in March 2024, securing his future with the team. As of now, Tampa Bay holds a 6-4 record as they continue their push in the NFC South, cementing a solid foundation for the growing Mayfield family.
Baker has previously spoken about how fatherhood transformed his perspective on life. In an interview earlier this year, he described meeting his daughter for the first time as a life-altering moment that made him understand "pure love." While he jokingly admitted that "dirty diapers are not my specialty," it's a duty he will have to embrace once again with a son on the way and Emily's openness to a family of three or four children.
Overall, the picture for the Mayfields is one of joy, anticipation, and a little toddler-sized drama. They have a son arriving in April 2026, a daughter who may not be ready to share the spotlight, and a future that looks brighter than ever, both on and off the field.
