Allison Kuch Reflects on Sadness of Daughter Not Getting to Cheer on Isaac Rochell in NFL as She Documents Their 'Next Chapter'

Mar. 15, 2025

Allison Kuch and Isaac Rochell.Photo:Bryan Steffy - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty

Bryan Steffy - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty

Allison Kuchis feeling reflective amid her husband Isaac Rochell’s retirement from the NFL.

In a video shared onInstagram ReelsandTikTokon March 13, the 30-year-oldSunday Sports Clubhost shared a bittersweet video recalling how she always dreamt of bringing their daughterScottie Beeto one of her husband’s games before heretired from the NFLon Feb. 2.

The video included various clips of Kuch supporting Rochell, 29, from her pregnancy through his NFL career as a defensive end and his post-retirement career.

“Unfortunately, [Isaac’s] time in the NFL came to an end just 2 weeks before my due date,” Kuch wrote in the overlay text of the video. “It made me sad that she wasn’t included in this chapter.”

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Rochell first announced his retirement from the NFL on an episode ofSunday Sports Club, sharing at the time that he was"super happy to be done" and felt “really accomplished when it comes to football.”

“There’s been so many ups, so many downs, and our life has truly revolved around the sport of football,” Kuch reflected in the episode. “And just when I look back, I’m so proud and I’m so thankful for all the memories that the NFL gave us.”

Allison Kuch, Isaac Rochell and Scottie Bee.Isaac Rochell/Instagram

Isaac Rochell/Instagram

In an exclusive interview withPEOPLEon Feb. 7, Rochell said he planned to dive into content creation to help “create more of a voice for myself.” He added that it “made sense” for him to retire now and looked forward to spending more time with their daughter while Kuch joked about finally “getting my husband back” after his seven-year-long career.

“I think for both of us, it’s nice to [know] we’re gonna be in one spot indefinitely,” he said at the time. “I just generally had a really good career and I’m super proud of it. I’m excited to be on the other side.”

source: people.com