Josh Allen Says 'Being A Dad' Will Be Most Important Role Following Bills' Tragic Loss

NFL superstar Josh Allen is navigating a range of emotions as he thinks about welcoming his first child with his wife, Hailee Steinfeld. But according to the Buffalo Bills quarterback, he and Steinfeld can only do so much preparation before their new bundle of joy arrives in March 2026.

During a press conference, Allen, 29, opened up about his pregnant wife and what his life will look like during the offseason.

Responding to a reporter who asked how he and Steinfeld were preparing, Allen said "to the best of our abilities" before detailing how preparing to welcome a baby has been a bit of a challenge.

"But I've known this from well in advance. I've got siblings that have kids, I've got a lot of friends that have kids. I don't know if you can plan too far in advance," he said.

Steinfeld and Allen announced that they were welcoming a baby in December 2025. According to PEOPLE, Steinfeld shared the news in her Substack newsletter, which reportedly included a cute video of Allen kissing her stomach.

While he's not entirely sure what to expect from fatherhood yet, Allen is certain he can't wait to embark on the parenting journey alongside Steinfeld.

"So I'm very much looking forward to that with my wife, of becoming a dad," he said. "It's something that I will take with great pride. And we're going to have to figure things out on the go, just like anything else."

Allen, who faced intense scrutiny over the past week after the Bills were eliminated from the NFL playoffs in January 2026, said that while he'll always be a football player, "the most important thing I'll ever be in my life [is] a being a dad."

"And I know I love being a football player, and I love being a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. But I'm looking forward to this one," he said.

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey also discussed how fatherhood has changed him in a recent interview, per The Blast.

According to the 29-year-old, his family is part of why he plays football, so seeing them on gameday gives him the energy he needs to make things happen on the field.

McCaffrey also recalled his own childhood, saying he used to watch his father, Ed McCaffrey, prepare to play for the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants.

"I got to watch my dad play when I was a kid. I know my daughter won't remember it, but just knowing she was there and able to be present when I played means a lot to me," he added.

Allen's excitement about his next chapter with Steinfeld won't come as a surprise to many, as the actress has always been open about how happy the pair make each other.

In an interview with Bustle, Steinfeld gave readers a behind-the-scenes look at her marriage to Allen, noting that "life makes sense" for them.

"I literally thank God every day that I found my person, and it's the greatest thing in the world," she said. "Life makes sense. Everything makes sense. I feel like I am stepping into the version that I've always dreamed of being, having so much to do with being with him."

Allen made headlines in early January 2026 following the Bills' stunning overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, according to The Blast.

The loss stung not only for Allen but also for Bills fans, as the team has reached the postseason for seven consecutive years only to fall short.

Allen's performance was heavily criticized by many who cited the quarterback's record-high four turnovers.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Allen shed tears over the end of his team's season.

"It's been a long season. I hate how it ended! It’s going to stick with me for a long time," he said.

"We can’t win with five turnovers," he added. "Fumbled twice, threw two [interceptions]. When you shoot yourself in the foot like that, you don’t deserve to win football games."

Another report from The Blast revealed that Allen's emotional response to their loss was part of what led the Bills to part ways with former head coach Sean McDermott.