Brent Celek built his NFL career in Philadelphia. The former tight end entered the league with the Eagles in the 2007 NFL draft, stayed there through the 2017 season. As a fan favorite Philly player, he helped Eagles win Super Bowl LII, and finished with 398 catches for 4,998 yards and 31 touchdowns. After retiring in August 2018, Celek moved into real estate and later returned to the franchise as a personnel consultant.
Present developments reveal that Celek’s ex-wife Susie, is back in the headlines for a different reason. Susie, works as a yoga and pilates instructor at LA Fitness. She’s dating former Eagles defensive tackle Hollis Thomas. Things have moved quite well and fast; two went public on Monday. Celek’s ex-wife shared video of them kissing and posting affectionate moments from different dates. She also posted a clear message alongside it.
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“Life trends show I’m not big on commitment, but I’m stuck on you big man,” she wrote per PennLive, setting the post to Lionel Richie’s “Stuck On You.”
Susie and Brent divorced in 2015. It is also noted that the two had been separated for more than a decade, things area bit unclear about them. Even with that background, Susie’s new relationship has now drawn attention because Thomas is also an old Philly name.
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Thomas played͏ for the Philadelphia from 1996 to 2005, before Celek arrived͏ in 200͏7. Celek and Thomas never played together. Thomas had stints with the Saints, Rams, and Panthers before ending his career in 2009.͏ He also worked as a co-host for Sports Radio 94 WIP.
The new relationship has already picked up support online. Fans responded warmly, and Susie’s post made one thing clear. She is not hiding this one anymore.
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