Valentine’s Week usually screams roses, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. But for 49ers star George Kittle and his wife Claire, February 2025 served up a plot twist. Instead of cozy couple moments, Claire ditched her NFL hubby for a different kind of love story—one involving a baby, a hockey jersey, and a friendship that’s scoring big on and off the ice.

Turns out, George had a massive commitment brewing. On February 14, Claire shared a series of Instagram story featuring country singer Erin Alvey, wife of Nashville Predators’ $68M NHL star Filip Forsberg and their kiddo. But the real headline?

Last year, George officially became godfather to Filip and Erin’s son, Felix, sealing a bond that’s thicker than hockey ice. “Godfather award @gkittle,” Claire wrote on one of her stories featuring George with baby Felix in his lap.

“New godparents alert!!!” George posted last year, while Claire gushed, “We were asked to be Felix’s godparents. I’m not okay yes yes yes sweet boy, we love you so much.” But behind the laughs lies deeper layers.

In July 2024, the Kittles faced heartbreak—a traumatic ectopic pregnancy. Claire’s “greatest gift” suddenly turned into a devastating memory. But the Forsbergs threw them a lifeline, naming them Felix’s godparents. “We leaned on each other like never have before,” Claire shared. George, ever the hype man, kept baby Felix covered in a small blanket in the Instagram snap. However, the Kittle-Forsberg connection isn’t random.

Their wives, Claire and Erin, are longtime BFFs who masterminded a Montreal trip for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025. George, rocking a Swedish jersey and fake blue-yellow hair, cheered like a pro. “What an amazing atmosphere,” he told The Associated Press. Filip later joked, “I love it. I watch Red Zone on Sundays. I’m all in. And through George I got to meet a bunch of other NFL players. I know not half the league but half the tight ends.” But did Claire really ditch George on Valentine’s day?

Kittle’s Valentine’s week twist

Claire’s Valentine’s post with Erin wasn’t a diss to George—it was a tribute to chosen family. “These two 🥺♥️,” Erin wrote, sharing a clip of the families having dinner together. Claire reshared with a “My real valentine” nod. And even Felix got a onesie moment, napping on George’s lap mid-game as Erin joked, “Getting a quick nap in before 2nd period.”

This sis and bromance thrive on mutual awe. “Hockey’s the hardest sport because I can’t skate to save my life,” George admitted. Meanwhile, Filip binge-watches NFL RedZone, declaring, “I’m all in.” The duo even fist-bumped at a Predators game in January 2025, where Filip notched his 300th NHL goal. Claire?

She bottle-fed Felix mid-game, proving godparent duties wait for no one. George and Filip’s friendship is a cross-sport anthem. From fantasy football fails to hockey game highs, they’ve turned locker room respect into family ties. “It’s very rare you get that type of time early on in life,” Filip said post-Felix’s birth, grateful for George’s off-season support. Claire summed it up: “There’s no better complement” than godparenthood.

As Forrest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates”—and for the Kittles and Forsbergs, it’s filled with slap shots, touchdowns, and a little boy who’s already stealing hearts. Because when love and sports collide, everyone wins. 🏈❄️