Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his wife, Christen Harper, exclusively told PEOPLE at the Thursday, Feb. 6 NFL Honors that they are expecting their first child together later this year!

While speaking with PEOPLE ahead of the Super Bowl LIX from the SiriusXM set at Media Row, Christen Harper discussed sharing her pregnancy news at the NFL Honors carpet. "It was kind of impromptu," the expectant mom said.

Jared Goff, of the Detroit Lions, and his wife, Christen Goff, pose on the red carpet at the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) AP AP

The Detroit Lions Quarterback and his wife are expecting their first child together this summer, after the two tied the knot in June 2024

Jared Goff has a big offseason ahead of him. The Detroit Lions quarterback and his wife, Christen, are expecting their first child this offseason, per

“Congratulations to Christen and Jared Goff, who will welcome their first baby this offseason! Christen and Jared are here on the red carpet for NFL Honors, where Jared is nominated for MVP and Man of the Year,” Darlington wrote. “An exciting time for two amazing people who will make such great parents.”

It's already been a big year for Christen, as the influencer will make her fifth consecutive appearance in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition.

Christen Goff is “so excited” about her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit return. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 31-year-old model and wife of Lions quarterback Jared Goff celebrated a newly released look from her upcoming spread in the 2025 issue, which was shot at the Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Jamaica.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is and his wife Christen Harper have announced some good news ahead of the Super Bowl.

We went to send our congratulations to Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his wife, Christen Harper, who are reportedly expecting their first child.