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Get to Know the Wives and Girlfriends Supporting the Chicago Bears

Meet all of the incredible Illinois-based WAGs you should keep an eye on this season.
Janessa and Jaylon Johnson
Janessa and Jaylon Johnson | Quinn Harris/Getty Images

When it comes to love, there’s no better person to do it with than someone who will stick around through thick and thin. Being in such a competitive sport as football is bound to come with amazing victories and heartbreaking losses. But so long as these members of the Chicago Bears have their wives or girlfriends next to them, they’ll be okay.

Meet the Bears WAGs and a little bit about them below.

Janessa McFadden (Jaylon Johnson)

Love is sticking by someone’s side through the good times and the bad. Jaylon and Janessa certainly know this to be true because, amid Jaylon’s struggles with addiction, Janessa, a registered nurse, supported him. In May 2024, Jaylon got down on one knee and proposed. They share a child and tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony in 2026.

Aja Jarrett (Grady Jarrett)

2025 was a goated year for Grady and Aja, getting married and looking fabulous while doing so. From Aja’s lace robe from the INNA ELSIE bridal collection on her wedding morning to her captivating ballgown dress while walking down the aisle, she perfected bridal fashion. Their June 2025 wedding couldn’t be more serene.

Alannah Davidson (Rome Odunze)

Davidson and Odunze’s love story began in 2022. The pair met as students at the University of Washington. Since their relationship began, Davidson has taken to Instagram to celebrate each anniversary.

Carley Jackson (D’Marco Jackson)

The Jacksons have been one another’s biggest supporters, from Carley getting her master’s degree to D’Marco entering the NFL. Naturally, having a ride-or-die like this would eventually lead to a ring on Carley’s finger in February 2023, a wedding date in July 2024 and a bundle of joy in May 2025.

Emily Kmet (Cole Kmet)

June is an especially important month for the Kmets. In June 2024, Cole and his long-term partner Emily went from high school sweethearts to fiancés. The tight end asked Emily to be his wife with an oval-shaped diamond ring, which later got paired with a wedding band when they tied the knot in their June 2025 wedding, surrounded by friends, family and teammates.

Erin Morairty (Ozzy Trapilo)

Trapilo regularly treats his Instagram followers to photos of himself and his girlfriend, Erin Morairty. Their photos date back to June 2020.

Eva Serrano (Josh Blackwell)

One thing Blackwell and Serrano are going to do is stand side by side. Since February 2024, Blackwell has shared adorable pictures of his girlfriend from time to time. And whenever he does—be it on the football field or on vacation in Cancun—there’s often a shining smile on the faces of these two lovebirds.

For Smythe, Begin is his girlfriend, friend and travel buddy all wrapped into one. In addition to the romantic bond they share, the pair’s adoration for exploring the world is another passion of theirs, as they have visited the likes of Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Their first-ever social media-worthy trip dates back to 2023, with their stop at a local animal shelter.

Inara Santos (Cairo Santos)

Leave it to Cairo to drop a family photo that warms the heart. His team of four couldn’t be any sweeter, including his son, daughter and wife, Inara.

Jordyn Hicks (Elijah Hicks)

After Elijah’s heartwarming proposal to Jordyn in December 2023, surrounded by family, the couple got married in June 2024. Fast forward, the two have been extended by one, giving birth to their baby boy, Elliott Hicks, in June 2025.

Kelly Jo Edwards (T.J. Edwards)

T.J. Edwards
T.J. Edwards | Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

The Edwards couple met one fateful night at a bar, where Kelly Jo was bartending and T.J. was looking for a good time during Super Bowl Weekend in 2016. An engagement followed in 2022, cementing their love even further, and they wed in 2023.

Kendall Mingalee (Luther Burden III)

Burden and Mingalee went official on Instagram in 2023. From then on, they shared many moments, including Christmas, matching couple outfits and celebrating Luther signing with the Bears. They also have a joint YouTube channel, with content ranging from Q&As to vlogs of their daily lives.

Kimberly Keenum (Case Keenum)

Case Keenum and Kimberly Keenum
Case Keenum and Kimberly Keenum | Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Case and Kimberly bumped into one another on various occasions before one of them finally got the courage to speak up. From a snow cone gesture to walking down the aisle, the Keenum couple has come very far.

Monica Daly (Scott Daly)

Five years ago, Monica said “I do” to her now-husband Scott. She refers to their wedding as a “perfect day,” including the veil given to her by her mother, her bouquet of flowers from her mother’s friend and, most importantly, marrying the love of her life. In 2025, they welcomed their first child, Noah Luke Daiy, into the world.


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After graduating from Rutgers University with degrees in Psychology and Theatre, Diana Nosa ventured off on the path of becoming an entertainment journalist. Having her start on various entertainment sites, she eventually found her way to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2024 and has been working diligently ever since. Diana's interests include fashion, interior design and traveling. She's also an avid anime watcher and gamer––her favorite games being Elden Ring and Hollow Knight.