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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Josh Allen distracts himself from Hailee Steinfeld wedding with round of golf in LA
Josh Allen is preparing to wed Hailee Steinfield this weekend, but he seemingly made time to play some golf beforehand. While the couple have kept the date of their big day a secret, it emerged that they'd be tying the knot on May 31 - this Saturday - when Allen's teammate Dion Dawkins leaked the news on a previous 'Good Morning Football' appearance. Nonetheless, the Bills quarterback enjoyed some downtime beforehand as he was photographed with a golf bag at a Los Angeles airport on Wednesday The reigning MVP went for a casual look as he wore a white baseball cap, blue t-shirt and charcoal grey pants, as a pair of headphones rested around his neck. Of course, he'll be dressed smarter during his wedding, which Dawkins unwittingly leaked the date of back in March. Speaking on 'Good Morning Football', Dawkins was asked about the wedding and immediately began to share more details than perhaps the bride and groom would have liked. 'Josh Allen is one of those guys and he sealed that deal,' Dawkins told presenter Kyle Brandt, before adding: 'Soon to come, May 31st.' The budding presenter - who is good friends with Allen himself - then looked back in shock at the announcement of the date. He's since stayed extremely tight-lipped about the wedding, recently telling Rich Eisen 'I ain't know anything about that' when probed for more details. Despite his wedding fast approaching, Allen was present this week at Bills OTAs. Buffalo coach Sean McDermott spoke on Tuesday and acknowledged how important Allen's presence was at practice in light of his busy offseason schedule. 'I think it says everything, right? He is the face of our organization. He's the leader of our team,' McDermott told reporters. 'Like any leader, in particular the leader of the team, those words that he says and his actions are exponentially impactful, to the whole roster, the whole team.' The three-time Pro Bowler, who has established himself as one of the league's elite quarterback, signed a contract extension worth $330 million this offseason including an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed. Steinfeld has secured a number of high-profile roles in her emerging acting career He and Steinfeld were engaged during the Bills bye week in November, when the quarterback proposed on a California cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The two were first linked in the spring of 2023, when they were photographed dining together in New York City. Since then, their relationship has continued to strengthen, as she's been pictured at Bills games and accompanied him to the NFL Awards ceremony in February as he scooped up the MVP award. There has been no information revealed on the location of the wedding, though with Allen landing in LA on Wednesday, it's possible they have opted to tie the knot in Southern California.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Josh Allen and Hailee to wed on May 31, according to teammate Dion Dawkins
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are expected to tie the knot if just a few days' time. That's according to one of his Buffalo Bills teammates. Dion Dawkins has said the 'wedding of the year' will take place on May 31. Speaking on Good Morning Football back in March, Dawkins was asked about the wedding and immediately began to share more details than perhaps the bride and groom would have liked. 'Josh Allen is one of those guys and he sealed that deal,' Dawkins told presenter Kyle Brandt, before adding: 'Soon to come, May 31st.' The host - who is good friends with Allen himself - then looked back in shock at the announcement of the date. In the weeks since, no further information has been shared by any parties, but it appears the date is fast approaching... and the couple are set to tie the knot this very weekend. Allen was spotted back at practice with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, with photographers catching him chatting with NBA icon Vince Carter - who is a new minority owner of the team. In fact, there was no sign of jitters from the NFL MVP, who danced in the huddle with his teammates, barked out plays, and then joined the celebrations in the end zone after he was thrown a perfect pass to Curtis Samuel. Dawkins, meanwhile, has since stayed tight-lipped about the wedding, recently telling Rich Eisen 'I ain't know anything about that' when probed for more details. Bills coach Sean McDermott spoke on Tuesday and acknowledged how important Allen's presence was at practice in light of his busy offseason schedule. 'I think it says everything, right? He is the face of our organization. He's the leader of our team,' McDermott said. 'Like any leader, in particular the leader of the team, those words that he says and his actions are exponentially impactful, to the whole roster, the whole team.' As for Allen showing any pre-wedding nerves, McDermott laughed at the attempt to have him disclose the wedding date. 'Good try on that,' he said, before adding: 'But he is as confident and as calm, cool and collected as he always is.' There has been no information revealed on the location of the wedding, though it is expected it will be in upstate New York, where the pair live, given Allen's schedule and recent return to practice. Allen, who turned 29 last week, and the 28-year-old Steinfeld were engaged during the Bills bye week in November, when the quarterback proposed on a California cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The two were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City. Steinfeld has since begun attending Bills home games, and the couple hosted a Halloween party. The couple was inseparable at the NFL Awards ceremony in February, when Allen credited Steinfeld upon accepting the league's MVP honor.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bills' Dion Dawkins honored to have impact on Protector of the Year Award
Bills' Dion Dawkins honored to have impact on Protector of the Year Award It was announced that the NFL will be introducing a new player award for the upcoming season, the Protector of the Year award, which will be given to the league's best offensive lineman at the NFL Honors following the season. The big guys up front are finally getting some recognition. For Buffalo Bills guard Dion Dawkins (2017-present), this award coming to fruition means a lot, and he was a big reason why it came about. He spent the last few years spreading awareness of the importance of his position, expressing that the o-line is the backbone of every team. "This Protector of the Year award is finally giving the big boys up front the respect we deserve,' Dawkins said. 'I've been knocking on doors and spearheading this movement because offensive linemen are the true foundation of every team's success. We might not have all the fancy stats as the skinnies or end up on a highlight reel every week, but without us, there's no rushing titles, passing titles, or touchdowns. This award is for all the unsung heroes who put in work every snap. I won't stop fighting to give offensive linemen the respect and recognition we deserve.' For the NFL, it's about time they show the big guys love. Right now, there are probably a lot of retired greats who played offensive line that are upset they never got a chance to take home this award. But, they have to be happy about the introduction of the award, and it's better late than never. The league definitely got it right, and Dawkins deserves a lot of the credit. "We've been talking about this for the last three years," Dawkins said to the media during Bills OTAs. "Me having meetings with Roger [Goodell] and Troy [Vincent] and some of these other guys... that's what did it. I'm honored that no matter what, that's a part of my legacy... and that's what I wanted. "I'm honored to change football... we changed football," he continued. "There will be an award for offensive linemen now. Now all the kids... they don't have to be fast... they'll be happy with something to push after and achieve." Dawkins has been extremely vocal regarding him and his fellow offensive linemen getting the love they deserve. Now, after years of knocking down doors and spreading awareness, Dawkins was the major force behind getting this award into the NFL. As for the award itself, it will be based on five categories of performance from offensive linemen: skill metrics; impact; leadership; durability; strength of opponent. The panel who will select the recipient of the award features six former NFL offensive linemen: LeCharles Bentley; Jason Kelce; Shaun O'Hara; Orlando Pace; Will Shields; Andrew Whitworth. Watch below to get Dawkins' full thoughts regarding the Protector of the Year award from this week's Bills OTAs:
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's secret wedding date revealed... and fans won't have to wait long
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's top-secret wedding is happening in just three days' time, according to a loose-lipped comment from one of his Buffalo Bills teammates. The highly-anticipated 'wedding of the year' has been a closely-guarded affair, with very few details having been revealed to the public. But while Allen and Steinfeld themselves have neglected to share any specifics, Bills star Dion Dawkins did previously reveal the date in an on-air TV slip-up. Speaking on Good Morning Football back in March, Dawkins was asked about the wedding and immediately began to share more details than perhaps the bride and groom would have liked. 'Josh Allen is one of those guys and he sealed that deal,' Dawkins told presenter Kyle Brandt, before adding: 'Soon to come, May 31st.' The presenter - who is good friends with Allen himself - then looked back in shock at the announcement of the date. In the weeks since, no further information has been shared by any parties, but it appears the date is fast approaching... and the couple are set to tie the knot this very weekend. Allen was spotted back at practice with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, with photographers catching him chatting with NBA icon Vince Carter - who is a new minority owner of the team. In fact, there was no sign of jitters from the NFL MVP, who danced in the huddle with his teammates, barked out plays, and then joined the celebrations in the end zone after he's thrown a perfect pass to Curtis Samuel. Dawkins, meanwhile, has since stayed extremely tight-lipped about the wedding, recently telling Rich Eisen 'I ain't know anything about that' when probed for more details. Bills coach Sean McDermott spoke on Tuesday and acknowledged how important Allen's presence was at practice in light of his busy offseason schedule. 'I think it says everything, right? He is the face of our organization. He's the leader of our team,' McDermott said. 'Like any leader, in particular the leader of the team, those words that he says and his actions are exponentially impactful, to the whole roster, the whole team.' As for Allen showing any pre-wedding nerves, McDermott laughed at the attempt to have him disclose the wedding date. 'Good try on that,' he said, before adding: 'But he is as confident and as calm, cool and collected as he always is.' There has been no information revealed on the location of the wedding, though it is expected that it will be in the upstate New York area, where the pair currently live, given Allen's schedule and recent return to practice. Allen, who turned 29 last week, and the 28-year-old Steinfeld were engaged during the Bills bye week in November, when the quarterback proposed on a California cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The two were first linked in the spring of 2023, when they were photographed dining together in New York City. Steinfeld has since begun attending Bills home games, and the couple hosted a Halloween party. The couple was inseparable at the NFL Awards ceremony in February, when Allen credited Steinfeld upon accepting the league's MVP honor. Allen has spoken highly of the settling influence provided by Steinfeld, referring to her as his biggest fan. She began her acting career at the age of 10, and earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role as Mattie Ross in the Coen brothers' 2010 remake of 'True Grit.' Other roles have included the 2016 high school dramedy 'The Edge of Seventeen,' and 'Dickinson.' She branched out into pop music after performing in the 2015 movie 'Pitch Perfect 2.' Allen is entering his eighth NFL season. In March, he signed a contract extension worth $330 million, including an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed, making him among the league's highest-paid players.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fast
If Josh Allen is experiencing any pre-wedding jitters, they weren't evident when the Buffalo Bills opened voluntary practices on Tuesday. The quarterback, who is engaged to actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld, looked his usual, outgoing self. He danced in the huddle to the music being played over the loudspeakers, barked out plays behind center and joined the celebration in the end zone after completing a perfectly placed pass to Curtis Samuel. Allen even had time to chat with new Bills minority owner and former NBA star Vince Carter on the sideline before jogging off the field without speaking to reporters following the session. Though the date and location of the wedding have not been disclosed, Bills tackle Dion Dawkins revealed it was May 31 during an interview on the NFL Network in March. Dawkins has since told The Rich Eisen Show, 'I ain't know anything about that.' The wedding is scheduled to take place over one of the next two weekends, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the date is private. Coach Sean McDermott acknowledged how important the NFL MVP's presence was at practice in light of his busy offseason schedule. 'I think it says everything, right? He is the face of our organization. He's the leader of our team,' McDermott said. 'Like any leader, in particular the leader of the team, those words that he says and his actions are exponentially impactful, to the whole roster, the whole team.' As for Allen showing any pre-wedding nerves, McDermott laughed at the attempt to have him disclose the wedding date. 'Good try on that,' he said, before adding: 'But he is as confident and as calm, cool and collected as he always is.' Allen, who turned 29 last week, and the 28-year-old Steinfeld were engaged during the Bills bye week in November, when the quarterback proposed on a California cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The two were first linked in the spring of 2023, when they were photographed dining together in New York City. Steinfeld has since begun attending Bills home games, and the couple hosted a Halloween party. The couple was inseparable at the NFL Awards ceremony in February, when Allen credited Steinfeld upon accepting the league's MVP honor. Allen has spoken highly of the settling influence provided by Steinfeld, referring to her as his biggest fan. She began her acting career at the age of 10, and earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role as Mattie Ross in the Coen brothers' 2010 remake of 'True Grit.' Other roles have included the 2016 high school dramedy 'The Edge of Seventeen,' and 'Dickinson." She branched out into pop music after performing in the 2015 movie 'Pitch Perfect 2.' Allen is entering his eighth NFL season. In March, he signed a contract extension worth $330 million, including an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed, making him among the league's highest-paid players. ___
