Jessica Simpson's Husband Fuels Divorce Flame With Missing Wedding Band

Jessica Simpson's husband, Eric Johnson, took a page out of her book by ditching his wedding ring.

The former professional football player recently stepped out without the band that signified his union to the singer. Simpson stopped rocking hers earlier this year, sparking divorce speculations.

Sources claimed the duo's marriage has been rocky for a while, with others noting Jessica Simpson's pals have been calling divorce lawyers. Now, Eric Johnson has fueled the breakup rumors with his latest sighting.

Paparazzi spotted the NFL star enjoying a stroll in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 13. He donned a black hoodie with matching jeans, sneakers, and a baseball cap, which he rocked backward.

Johnson accessorized with dark sunglasses and flaunted his ringless left hand for all to see. Despite his wedding band being a signature part of his outfits, the former San Francisco 49ers player looked comfortable without it.

As seen in the pictures shared by TMZ, Johnson scanned through what appeared to be important documents. While it was unclear what papers he read intensely, the probability of them being divorce papers wasn't null, given his alleged rift from Simpson.

According to the outlet, at least two people close to the "Irresistible" singer have called divorce attorneys. These insiders allegedly told the legal practitioners that Simpson was unhappy in her marriage and tried to set up meetings between them.

It was unclear if these calls were made on Simpson's request, but sources claimed she had not met with any divorce lawyers. Johnson's recent decision to ditch his wedding ring might be his way of hinting at a split following his wife's cryptic post.

Days earlier, Simpson fueled the divorce rumors with a not-so-subtle post about her private life. The Blast reported that she dropped five images of herself in a provocative white dress, black fur coat, and patent leather boots. She captioned the sexy update:

"Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic. This comeback is personal; it's an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve."

While the cryptic post announced Simpson's return to the music industry, her "comeback is personal" comment left many suspecting she had separated from Johnson. One Instagram user noted her sexy shots gave "single" vibes, writing:

"Lots of thirst traps lately. It's giving single woman."

"Is this J Simp saying she is single?" another wondered while a third chimed, "Yep, called this a while ago. We love you. Stay strong!" A curious fan implored Simpson to clear the air, noting:

"Hopefully, you can announce your new album and or single anytime soon, and us, the Jessibirds, are getting really interested on what's gonna be."

The speculations about Simpson and Johnson's union intensified in October following claims of a broken marriage. The Blast covered that sources alleged the pair had lost their longtime spark, with one saying:

"It's pretty much over. It's only a matter of time before she files for divorce."

Another claimed Johnson could not tolerate Simpson's behavior, alleging: "Eric has had it with her crazy mood swings, and Jessica feels like their marriage has lost its romance."

"Everyone's wondering how long they can go on like this," the informant continued, noting Johnson had distanced himself from Simpson "for more than a year." The insider added:

"Eric has been doing his own thing for longer than anyone seems to know. He's been very vocal about how difficult it is to live with someone so obsessed with surgery and so detached from reality most of the time."

Months before paparazzi spotted Johnson without his wedding band, Simpson stopped wearing hers. The last time she donned the diamond gem was in an Instagram post on January 11.

Simpson wore her wedding ring in a promotional video for Chicken of the Sea tuna and stopped wearing it afterward. The ringless theme continued in February when she marked Valentine's Day with a solo post.

The singer shared pictures of herself in a strapless pink mini dress and full glam makeup. She captioned the post with a lipstick kiss emoji, which a source claimed stemmed from her issues with Johnson.

Could Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson's recent actions be signs of a divorce?