Josh Allen on balancing fatherhood and football ahead of NFL season

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen discusses balancing football and fatherhood ahead of his first NFL season as a dad. He credits his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, as a strong source of support after they welcomed their daughter, Harper Haize Allen.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has opened up about balancing football and fatherhood, saying his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, has been a strong source of support as he prepares for his first NFL season as a father, according to E! News.

In an interview with E! News while discussing his partnership with Natrol, Allen said the upcoming season will be different after he and Steinfeld welcomed their daughter, Harper Haize Allen, earlier this year. "It's definitely gonna be different," Allen said. Reflecting on the challenges of being away during the NFL season, he added, "I can't tell you exactly how I'm going to feel right at this moment, but it's going to be obviously a lot of FaceTimes, a lot of calls. I don't want to miss anything."

A Supportive Partner

Allen, 30, married Steinfeld in May 2025 and said having a supportive partner has made the transition into parenthood easier. "To have a supportive partner, which I do, that allows me to go and work out," he said, according to E! News.

Recalling the team's Organised Team Activities (OTAs), Allen explained, "When we were back in Buffalo for OTAs, just making sure that I could go to the facility, get my work done, be with the guys and understand what that was for."

Adjusting to a New Life

The quarterback also credited Steinfeld with helping him adjust to life as a new parent. "Kids are ever changing, and so is your schedule," Allen said, adding that he is "trying to ride the wave right now and enjoy" his time with the actor and their daughter before training camp, according to E! News. "Just maintaining a positive mindset throughout the whole year," he added.

Importance of Sleep

Allen also spoke about the importance of getting enough sleep amid his new responsibilities, saying he has incorporated Natrol sleep supplements into his routine. "Once that baby goes down, I know she's gonna be up early," he joked. "So, I gotta get to sleep as soon as I can," according to E! News. (ANI)

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