During his playing days, Ryan Fitzpatrick was one of the most coveted quarterbacks going around in the entire country. When we say “going around,” we actually mean it, as the 41-year-old had the reputation for being some sort of journeyman when it came to pledging allegiances.
Seriously, nine franchises in a career that spanned just over 16 years is no small feat. Now, after retirement, he enjoys his new role as an NFL broadcaster. Today, we take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about the Amish Rifle.
How many kids does Ryan Fitzpatrick have?
Owing to his journeyman reputation, Fitzpatrick traveled to seven different states to play football during his NFL career, the most productive stint of which came with the Miami Dolphins in 2019. During the course of his playing career, the 41-year-old also had seven kids, each of whom was born in a different state.
Fitzpatrick is the father of three sons and four daughters. The children go by the names Brady, 12; Tate, 10; Lucy, 8; Maizy, 6; Zoey, 4; Ruby, 2; and Jake, 1. Being the children of someone as smart as Ryan, they’re sure to become the very best at whatever they do later in life.
When did Ryan Fitzpatrick get married?
Being the journeyman that he was, it was important to have someone to fall back on—someone who was always there with him and could listen to his troubles. That was the role of Liza Barber Fitzpatrick, his beloved wife of 17 years. The couple got married in 2006 and have been together ever since.
The two met in Harvard, one of the most prestigious Ivy League schools in the entire world and dated for a period of three years before getting married after Ryan completed one year in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams. Over the years, they’ve co-parented their seven kids and are raising them with the best facilities they can provide.
As for Ryan Fitzpatrick’s current occupation, he is an NFL broadcaster with the Amazon Prime network. Thankfully, he doesn’t have to move around much in his current job and can stay in one place for a longer period of time, surely something that the wife & kids would appreciate a change.
We hope to see him soon, giving his expert advice on different stages of the game. What are your thoughts about Ryan Fitzpatrick’s career and his family? Let us know in the comments.
