The Truth About Jessie James Decker's Husband

Jessie James Decker is no stranger to sharing details about her life with fans. The singer, reality TV personality, and cookbook author has been in the public eye for over a decade, and there's little that Jessie shies away from sharing in interviews or on social media. From her early days as a country singer to her more recent business endeavors, Jessie is a household name for many fans. Of course, while fans may love Jessie for her music and cooking skills, she also often shares another important part of her life: her husband and kids! 

Jessie is married to Eric Decker, and together, the couple has three children — Vivianne, Eric II, and Forrest. From social media posts to their own reality show Eric & Jessie, the couple has given fans a very real, intimate look inside their relationship. That being said, fans are still naturally curious about the singer's other half, what he does for a living, and how the couple met in the first place. Luckily, we have all the details about Eric — keep reading to learn more. 

Though many fans know Eric Decker as Jessie James Decker's husband, the athlete has some impressive specs of his own. In 2010, Eric was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the NFL, rising to fame as the team's wide receiver. In August of 2018, he signed a year-long contract with the New England Patriots (via ESPN), only to announce his retirement from football in an Instagram post shortly after. 

In the midst of his rising football career, however, Eric experienced another important life event: dating and eventually marrying Jessie. The couple met and began dating in 2011, before tying the knot in 2013, according to E! News. When the football player announced his retirement, he noted that he was "looking forward to spending more time with [his] wife and kids." Clearly, Eric sees his family as a top priority, even after several years of playing in the NFL.

Now that Eric has retired, his family has relished in finding a more stable place to call home. In 2019, the Deckers found their "forever home" in Nashville, and opened up to People about their new digs. "We do not plan on moving anymore, we've moved a lot," Jessie explained to the publication. While Eric's football days may be over, he's got plenty on his plate with a new home, three kids, and a busy, successful wife!