Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Dalton Risner and his wife, Whitney Risner, received so much love after sharing their heartbreaking news.
Sep 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on after the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The coupleannounced the unfortunate news of the miscarriage on their Instagram accounts after they announced that they were expecting a baby just last June.
“💔 At 16 weeks, Dalton and I found out we lost our sweet baby boy,” part of her caption read. “I wish I was writing any other post than this right now.”
Dalton and Whitney got married in June 2022 after dating for four years. The two started getting to know each other in 2017 and dated after roughly a year.
They are very grateful for the love and positive messages they received during this hard time.
“To everyone who has prayed for us, checked in on us, and loved us through this journey to starting a family, thank you,” they wrote. “We are so grateful for your kindness.”
NFL players and their wives showered Dalton and Whitney Risner with love through their comments
With over 1,500 comments on the post as of this writing, the couple received plenty of support, including from fellow NFL players and their wives.
All of them left heartfelt messages and poured in uplifting words to encourage the couple.
“So so sorry whitney❤️🩹,” Allison Kuch, wife of former NFL player Isaac Rochell, wrote.
“I’m so sorry!! Sending you so much love and prayers!,” Marissa Lawrence, wife of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, said.
“I’m w u!✊🏾✊🏾❤️❤️,” DJ Turner II, the Bengals cornerback, added.
Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on after the game against the Denver Broncos.
“I’m so so so sorry ❤️🩹 praying for you guys & sending sm love,” Katya McCarthy, wife of Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, commented.
“So so incredibly sorry Whitney♥️sending yall so much love and prayers,” Kennedy Rodriguez, wife of Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, wrote.
“Praying for you guys ♥️,” Jalen Rivers, Cincinnati’s guard, said.
“Praying for yall 💙,” Cody Ford, Bengals’ tackle stated.
With the upcoming NFL season still weeks ahead, the couple should have enough time to recover beforeRisner plays in his eighth season in the league.
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