{
  "id": 7404960,
  "title": "Steelers star T.J. Watt, wife Dani expecting second child together",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/steelers-star-t-j-watt-wife-dani-expecting-second-child-together",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T21:44:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-star-t-j-watt-214445154.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers, despite a losing season, saw Steelers star T.J. Watt and his wife Dani, a former professional soccer player, announce another milestone in their lives. On September 12, Dani shared a series of photos on Instagram that marked a life-changing moment. The images, devoid of a caption, showcased a maternity shoot against a picturesque backdrop, accompanied by the song \"Gratitude\" by Brandon Lake.\n\nDani and T.J. Watt, both high school athletes, gained nationwide fame while excelling in their respective sports at the University of Wisconsin. They became all-Americans during their college years. T.J., drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, signed a lucrative three-year extension in the 2025 offseason, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at that time. Dani, after retiring from pro soccer in 2023, joined her husband in celebrating their expanding family.\n\nIn July 2022, the couple got married in a beautiful ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Shortly after their nuptials, they shared the arrival of their daughter, Blakely Marie, with the world in March 2025. The September 12 post featured Dani holding her pregnant belly, alongside her husband and daughter. Dani wore a boho chic ensemble, including a white knit poncho and a flowy skirt, while Blakely sported an adorable dress with a matching bow. T.J. completed the look with a button-down shirt, jeans, and matching shoes.\n\nThe photos displayed the growing family, with Dani holding Blakely above the bump, romantic images of the couple, and a stunning solo shot of Dani cradling her belly.",
  "summary": "On Saturday, Sept. 12, former professional soccer player Dani Watt − wife of Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt − shared life-changing news on Instagram.",
  "key_points": [
    "T.J. Watt and wife Dani expecting second child together",
    "Dani, former pro soccer player, shares maternity photos on Instagram",
    "Watt signed three-year extension in 2025, becoming highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Steelers star T.J. Watt, wife Dani expecting second child together",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/steelers-star-t-j-watt-wife-dani-expecting-second-child-together-7404961",
        "published": "2026-09-14T21:44:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}