‘Men Pretending To Be NFL Players Is Nothing New’ — Ken Stabler’s Ex-Wife Recalls Humiliating an Imposter Amid Daejon Love Scandal

Former NFL star Ken Stabler's ex-wife, Rose, recounted an incident from years ago involving a man who claimed to know the quarterback. The story came to light as the Daejon Love case gained attention for an alleged scheme involving women and a fake NFL identity. Rose, who was married to Ken before their divorce in 2009, shared her experience on X. She described a dinner with friends when a man approached them, asking if they wanted to meet Ken Stabler.

She agreed and allowed the man to speak before revealing that Ken was her husband. Rose expressed that such incidents involving men pretending to be NFL players were not uncommon. She detailed how the imposter had built an unusual-looking golf course in Ken's hometown, featuring tiny hills stretching far into the distance. The incident gained significance as Love faces federal charges for allegedly posing as an undrafted San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and a real estate investor while targeting women through dating platforms.

Prosecutors allege that Love, along with Taylor Jamie Chan, defrauded at least 26 women of over $1.3 million across several states. Love allegedly spent more than $1,160 on a custom 49ers helmet and provided fabricated bank statements with substantial balances. When women questioned the authenticity of his online profiles, Love allegedly claimed, "That's Google, not me."

The alleged scheme came to an end with the FBI's arrest of Love and Chan at Boise Airport on August 24. Both defendants now face federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, each carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, potential fines, and restitution obligations.