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!

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

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.

Goff, a finalist for NFL MVP this season, said that he’s “always dreamt” of becoming a father: “I know it’ll add a new perspective to life, and it’ll be great.”

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

“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.”

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

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