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Fatherhood's Back Ache: Josh Allen's New Challenge
26 May
Summary
- Josh Allen is healthy from a broken foot but now faces fatherhood back pain.
- He and Hailee Steinfeld welcomed their first child this spring.
- Allen will miss his daughter's first Christmas due to a Dec. 25th game.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has returned to full health after offseason surgery for a broken bone in his right foot. The star player, who has maintained a remarkable consecutive games streak since November 2018, was cleared to participate in Organized Team Activities (OTAs) starting May 26, 2026.
While his foot injury is healed, Allen is now navigating the physical challenges of new fatherhood. He and his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, earlier in the spring. Allen recently shared on a podcast that the demands of caring for the infant, particularly shushing and holding the baby without back support, have led to significant back tightness.
This new discomfort, humorously dubbed a "Disney back" by teammate Kyle Allen, is a welcome challenge for Josh Allen. However, he faces a poignant conflict with the NFL schedule. The Bills are slated for a road game on December 25, 2026, meaning Allen will miss his daughter's first Christmas. He expressed heartbreak over this, vowing to make up for the missed holiday.
