One year ago, on March 30, just two days before April Fools’ Day, Jamie Erdahl welcomed her youngest daughter, Nora, into the world. But the moment was anything but routine. “To my husband who met my petrified tears with calm and strength despite his own terror,” she wrote on Instagram, capturing the raw emotions of the day. The NFL Network host and “Good Morning Football” co-host had undergone an emergency C-section due to a prolapsed umbilical cord wrapped around Nora’s neck. “To myself who thought everything was fine until it wasn’t,” Erdahl added, reflecting on the moment that changed everything.

Who is Jamie Erdahl’s Husband, Sam Buckman?

Sam Buckman, born in Mission Viejo, California, on December 4, 1987, is no stranger to the world of sports. He played football for the University of Michigan before pivoting to a career behind the scenes.

After earning a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota, he worked as an agent and advisor for the NFL. Buckman remained in that role until 2013, when he transitioned into the corporate world as a sales representative for Stryker, a medical technology company. His rise in the company was steady, and by February 2021, he had been promoted to director of marketing.

How Long Have Jamie Erdahl and Sam Buckman Been Married?

Erdahl and Buckman’s relationship started in 2014, and three years later, they tied the knot. Their bond is evident in the small moments Erdahl shares with fans. “When my husband says- Dinner? Takeout. Already ordered,” she once tweeted, giving a glimpse into their everyday life.

On their third wedding anniversary, she reflected, “I’ve loved you as a boy, a man, a husband, and a father. Haven’t found one version of you I don’t like!” before adding a playful twist: “(ok that’s not necessarily true I don’t like that I can’t beat you at anything so sometimes I don’t like how athletic you are but then again that makes you really handsome so damn ok I like that version too 🙄).”

Do Jamie Erdahl and Sam Buckman Have Kids Together?

The couple shares three daughters—Brooke Marie Buckman, Avery Buckman, and their newest addition, Nora James. In a Halloween 2023 Instagram post, Erdahl revealed she was expecting their third child. On March 30, 2024, she gave birth, later writing, “Thank you. We did it. That was hard. My family is complete. Time to rest. ❤️ Despite the cord being prolapsed and around her neck – Nora was born healthy and beautiful on 3/30. We love you so much.”

As Erdahl prepared for Nora’s arrival, she made a big announcement on “Good Morning Football” on March 20, revealing she was going on maternity leave and would return when the show relocates to Los Angeles in the summer. Fighting back tears, she said, “I’ve been so proud of playing this GMFB game here in New York City, the last 20 months. The work, the creativity, the friendships, it’s been an honor. I’m proud of the person that I am when I sit in that red chair, and out of it, as a host, as a wife, as a mom, and a daughter.” But Erdahl made it clear that she was just getting started. “I’m also really happy to say that I get to keep sitting in my chair, being the best point guard I can be when Good Morning Football returns in Los Angeles.” Before signing off, she left fans with one last message: “So I will see you from LA. But now I’m gonna go have a baby.”