Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. got engaged to his partner Annabella Macy on Oct. 10. On Wednesday, the couple announced via a joint Instagram post that they are expecting their first child, a boy, who is due in April 2026.

Here are a few snaps Stingley and Macy shared while announcing they would become parents next year.

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“Baby Boy, Mom and Dad love you so much already, it can’t even be explained.. Forever and More. April can’t come fast enough🥰🩵” Annabella wrote in the caption of her IG post.

According to reports, Stingley began dating Campagna in 2023, when he was in his second season in the NFL.

Reports claim that Annabella grew up in New York and was captain of the soccer team at Pace University. She earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Pace in 2024 and currently works as a fitness trainer in Houston.

Derek Stingley Jr.’s Texans will face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season

Derek Stingley Jr. and the Texans (6-5) will face the Indianapolis Colts (8-3) in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. The game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Texans have been on an upward trajectory over the past few weeks, following a difficult start, having won three games in a row. Houston will want to continue its good run against the Colts, who are leading the AFC South.

Stingley has been solid in defense for the Texans. He has recorded 25 tackles (19 solo), three interceptions and 11 passes defended this season. The Houston CB will need to be at his best to keep the Colts’ offense at bay on Sunday.