Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver Justin Watson has three Super Bowl rings to his name, but his personal life with wife Erica Watson is just as rewarding.
“Prioritizing family is my top priority. It’s irreplaceable. If my football career ended tomorrow, I’d still have Erica and [our son] Zion, the two most important people on earth to me,” Justin wrote in an essay for All Pro Dad published in September 2024.
Justin and Erica tied the knot in June 2022 and welcomed Zion in April 2023. The couple announced in November 2024 that they are expecting their second baby. Just as Justin carves out time for his family, Erica makes it a point to support her husband’s football career. She regularly shares photos of herself attending Chiefs games.
Keep scrolling for a look at Justin and Erica’s love story over the years:
July 2021
Justin made his first appearance on Erica’s Instagram page.
“Heaven sent 💕,” Erica captioned a photo of the pair sitting side by side while out to eat.
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December 2021
Erica shared an Instagram photo of the twosome all dolled up for an event.
March 2022
“I Have Found The One Whom my Soul Loves 💕,” Erica captioned an Instagram photo of Justin down on one knee proposing to her.
The engagement news came one month after Justin signed with the Chiefs after previously playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
June 2022
The couple tied the knot on June 4. Later that month, Erica shared snaps of her and Justin riding an ATV on the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
“Honeymooning,” she wrote in the caption.
October 2022
Justin shared snaps from the duo’s sex reveal celebration for their first baby.
“Annnd … It’s a BOY 🔵 NEVER A DOUBT! 😅😅,” he wrote alongside photos of him and Erica posing in front of a blue smoke bomb.
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April 2023
Justin and Erica welcomed their first baby, son Zion.
“Zion Lee Watson. 04/12/2023💛,” Erica captioned a photo of the new arrival.
June 2023
Justin commemorated his and Erica’s first wedding anniversary.
“I CANNOT BELIEVE I’VE BEEN MARRIED TO THIS AMAZING WOMAN FOR A YEAR! So thankful for you and a year full of joy ❤️,” he wrote via Instagram.
October 2023
“Big Jwat fan,” Erica captioned an Instagram photo of herself and Justin on the field at a Chiefs game.
February 2024
Erica celebrated the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII win, marking Justin’s third time being an NFL champion. He previously won with the Buccaneers in 2021 and the Chiefs in 2023.
“3X‼️,” Erica captioned a photo of herself and Justin smiling on the field at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
April 2024
Justin shared birthday wishes for Erica via Instagram.
“You light up my life and I’m forever grateful for you. Happy birthday to my beautiful wife, I love you! ❤️,” he wrote alongside several photos of Erica, including snaps of her and Zion.
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June 2024
Justin and Erica got dressed up to attend the Chiefs’ Super Bowl ring ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri.
“Celebrating ring #3 with my #1 💍,” Justin wrote via Instagram alongside a picture of him and Erica on the red carpet.
November 2024
Erica shared an Instagram video of her cutting a cake that read, “Baby Watson May 2025.” The cake’s pink interior revealed that she and Justin are expecting a baby girl.
December 2024
Erica and Zion cheered on Justin at the Chiefs’ game against the Cleveland Browns.
“📍Cleveland, Ohio,” she captioned Instagram photos of Justin holding Zion and kissing her on the sidelines.
