Baker Mayfield and Emily Wilkinson: A Love Story Full of Twists and Turns

The Beginning of a Unique Love Story

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield and wife Emily Wilkinson have had their ups and downs since they tied the knot in July 2019. Quarterback Baker Mayfield and wife Emily Wilkinson's romance hasn't been smooth sailing. Before they began dating in 2017, Wilkinson was hesitant to date Mayfield since she assumed he was going to be a 'typical playboy athlete.' After getting to know the quarterback on a deeper level, she learned there was more to him. 'He's such a softy,' Wilkinson told ESPN in July 2019. 'He's a mama's boy.' Six months into their romance, the couple got engaged and tied the knot in 2019. Since their nuptials, Mayfield has played for four different NFL teams including the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Throughout his career, Wilkinson has been in the stands cheering on her husband despite their rocky first year of marriage.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield and Wife Emily Wilkinson Relationship Timeline

During the 2023 season, Mayfield found his groove with the Buccaneers but that wasn't the only highlight for the duo. In December 2023, the pair announced she is pregnant with their first baby. Keep scrolling to see Mayfield and Wilkinson's relationship timeline:

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Challenges and Triumphs

In February 2020, the pair's first year of marriage got off to a rocky start after Kacie Dingess, who was a fan of the Browns, alleged that Mayfield cheated on Wilkinson with her the year before. Dingess claimed that she messaged Mayfield a video of her shotgunning a beer during a Browns game mimicking a viral clip of him doing the same. After sending the message, Dingess claimed that Mayfield added her on Snapchat and they hooked up in person. 'Even if people don't want you to be, you're always perfect in my eyes,' she captioned a selfie of her and Mayfield at the time. Despite the challenges, the duo celebrated their second wedding anniversary in July 2021, and Wilkinson posted a touching tribute to her husband. 'I cannot believe it's been 2 years! We've been married longer than we dated/were engaged … and I can confidently say I love you more now than ever!' she gushed via Instagram. 'Thanks for being the best life partner … now let's celebrate️.'

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Looking Towards the Future

As Mayfield was honored by his alma mater, Oklahoma University, Wilkinson was by his side as his Heisman statue was set up on campus. 'Last weekend was a special one. Of course it's incredible to watch a Heisman statue go up, immortalizing my husband and the legacy he left at OU,' she penned via Instagram. 'But what gave me the most joy was seeing Baker on his old stomping grounds, surrounded by a fan base that absolutely adores him. For someone who gives everything to this game, it sure was fun to celebrate you and your OU accomplishments! We love you #6! ️.' March 2023 brought an 'incredible week' at Pro Athletes Outreach's conference for Mayfield and Wilkinson, working on their marriage alongside other NFL couples. 'Every year, Baker and I make it a priority to go to PAO, a faith-based marriage conference for the NFL,' she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. 'It is so fulfilling, and such a nice reset in our marriage, not to mention a perfect time to connect with other like-minded couples in the NFL. (And SO fun!)'