When Ronika Stone reshared ESPN’s breaking news about her fiancé’s record-breaking contract, her caption said it all: “Glorious King! Heir Jordan.” The volleyball star’s excitement was palpable as Jordan Love, the Green Bay Packers’ rising quarterback, inked a deal that would make even the most seasoned NFL veterans do a double-take.

The numbers are staggering: a 4-year, $220 million contract that catapults Love to the top of the NFL’s salary heap. But it’s not just the total that’s turning heads. The deal includes a jaw-dropping $75 million signing bonus – the largest in NFL history – and $155 million in guaranteed money. Talk about a vote of confidence from the Packers’ front office!

Love’s journey to this payday has been anything but conventional. After riding the bench behind Aaron Rodgers for three seasons, he finally got his shot in 2023. The start was rocky, with the Packers stumbling to a 2-5 record in their first seven games. But then, something clicked. Love caught fire, torching defenses for 16 touchdowns and just one interception in the final eight regular-season games.

The cherry on top? Love’s playoff debut against the Dallas Cowboys. With ice in his veins, he posted a near-perfect 157.2 passer rating, leading the Packers to a stunning upset victory. It was a performance that had Cheeseheads everywhere dreaming of the next great Packers dynasty.

While Love was lighting up the gridiron, his better half was making waves of her own. Ronika Stone, a 6’2″ middle blocker for the San Diego Mojo, recently re-signed with the team after a stellar season. Her stats speak for themselves: 246 points, 54 points via blocks, and a 41% perfect spike record. Stone’s impact was undeniable, as she scored in double digits in 13 games, with her top performance coming against Orlando in March – 18 points, 15 kills, and 3 blocks.

A power couple’s journey to the Top

The Love-Stone saga is like something out of a rom-com, but with more athleticism and viral moments. They went public with their relationship in September 2020, weathering the storm of long-distance dating during the pandemic. Stone even created a TikTok countdown to reuniting with Love after eight months apart, giving fans a glimpse into their playful dynamic.

Their engagement in June 2024 was straight out of a fairy tale. Love popped the question at the 13th-century Castello di Celsa in Tuscany, presenting Stone with a dazzling cushion-cut diamond ring. As Love put it on Instagram, it was their “First step to forever.”

But it’s not all glamour and touchdowns for this power couple. They’ve shown a knack for supporting each other through thick and thin. When the Packers suffered a heartbreaking 24-21 loss to the 49ers in January 2024, Stone took to Instagram with words of encouragement: “My heart. I’m so so proud. What a season! The future is incredibly bright.”

Stone’s own career is on an upward trajectory as well. Her coach at San Diego Mojo, Tayyiba Hanneef-Park, couldn’t contain her enthusiasm about Stone’s re-signing: “She was an integral part of our offense and championship run last year and she is beyond hungry to bring the title home this year.”

The couple’s mutual support extends beyond words. In May 2024, Love took permission from the Packers to miss an optional practice so he could attend Stone’s semifinal game with the San Diego Mojo. It’s this kind of dedication that has endeared them to fans both on and off the field.

With Love locked in as the franchise quarterback and Stone continuing to dominate on the volleyball court, this dynamic duo is set to reign over the sports world for years to come. As they say in Green Bay, the king is dead, long live the king – and his queen!