Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Dalton Risner and his wife, Whitney, have announced the tragic loss of their baby at 16 weeks.
Whitney Risner shared the news on Instagram on Friday, stating, “I wish I was writing any other post than this right now.” She described the experience as introducing her to a depth of pain and heartbreak she never knew existed, expressing that she feels she has lost "our precious baby boy, pieces of myself, and the future I had planned out for the past 4 months."
The couple had announced Whitney's pregnancy in June through a video posted on social media featuring their baby's ultrasound.
Whitney Risner, who has a significant social media following, thanked those who have offered support. "If you’re walking this same painful road, I want you to know that you are not alone," she wrote. She also expressed gratitude for her husband, calling him her "rock and best friend."
Dalton Risner is preparing for his eighth NFL season and second with the Bengals.