Ryan Fitzpatrick pokes fun at Bill Belichick for dating Jordon Hudson, addresses their 49-year age gap
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick recently poked fun at former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson, a 23-year-old former cheerleader.
Fitzpatrick’s playful jab on social media followed widespread reaction to the couple’s 49-year age difference.
Ryan Fitzpatrick jokes about Bill Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson
Bill Belichick, 72, reportedly began dating Jordon Hudson a year ago, with their relationship becoming public this past summer.
Fitzpatrick, who is 41, seized the moment when Hudson's Halloween outfit went viral, humorously addressing the significant age gap between the pair.
TRENDING: Bill Belichick's 23-year-old girlfriend dressed up as Bill for her Halloween costume this year.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 30, 2024
Wearing Belichick’s iconic #Giants shorts & t-shirt.
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In response to a viral social media post showing Hudson dressed in a New York Giants T-shirt and white shorts—an apparent nod to Belichick’s early days as the Giants’ defensive coordinator—Fitzpatrick wrote, "For all you 48-year-old hopeless romantics out there, just think your future person may not even be born yet," at the end of his post.
For all you 48 year old hopeless romantics out there just think your future person may not even be born yet ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
— Ryan Fitzpatrick (@FitzMagic_14) October 30, 2024
Inside Bill Belichick's career with two Super Bowl wins
Bill Belichick held his position with the Giants from 1985 to 1990, winning two Super Bowls with the team before going on to lead the Patriots to six more championships, according to the New York Post.
Belichick and Hudson's relationship became a topic of interest among NFL circles during summer, with former Patriots players Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman weighing in on the topic on the 'Games with Names' podcast.
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Gronkowski reminisced about Belichick's advice, saying, “He always told us there’s three things out there that don’t get caught up in.” Edelman clarified, calling out the “trifecta” of “alcohol,” “a*****s,” and “girls.”
Gronkowski then humorously added, “And now he’s all caught up with the girls. We love you, coach, we love you,” showing a playful camaraderie with Belichick.
Bill Belichick's post-Patriots life and time with Jordon Hudson
Following his 24-season tenure with the Patriots, Bill Belichick officially parted ways with the organization in January.
While he interviewed for a head coaching position with the Atlanta Falcons, he ultimately lost out to Raheem Morris.
In the meantime, Belichick has been spending more time with Hudson, a former cheerleader from Bridgewater State University.
Belichick’s relationship with Hudson, first reported in June, has captivated both fans and the media.
Belichick split from his ex-wife, Linda Holliday, with whom he was together for 16 years, after “a drawn-out, back-and-forth breakup for nearly a year," according to Page Six. Belichick's time with Hudson has marked a new chapter in his life.
According to OK! Magazine, Belichick and Hudson are considering a wedding as soon as next spring. The report notes that Belichick is open to starting a family with Hudson, reportedly telling friends that “age is just a number” and he wants to spend the years ahead with her.