New England Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer is engaged to Boston sports reporter Kayla Burton.
Burton, 30, shared photos via Instagram on Tuesday, June 23, from Springer’s recent beach proposal. “6/19/26 ~ yes in every lifetime ♡,” she wrote alongside the images.
The Patriots family celebrated the engagement news in the comments section of the post.
“Congrats!!!!,” wrote Ann Michael Maye, wife of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
Ashlyn Nussmeier, fiancée of Patriots’ offensive tackle Will Campbell commented, “Congrats!!! These are beautiful 🤍🤍.”
Patriots punter Bryce Baringer wrote, “Congratulations!!!”
Burton and Springer, 37, have been dating since at least September 2024, when she first posted a picture of the two of them via Instagram.
Springer was hired as the Patriots special teams coordinator in January 2024. Prior to his coaching career, Springer played linebacker at the University of Texas at El Paso from 2007 to 2011.
Burton, who played basketball at Lehigh University, has worked as an on-air host at NBC Sports Boston since July 2024. She previously worked at ESPN, NFL Network and ACC Network.
Since launching their relationship, the couple has not been shy about sharing glimpses into their love story on social media.
“Happiness hits different lately 😌, “ Burton posted via Instagram in April alongside a photo of the pair at a Boston Red Sox game.
The two celebrated Christmas together in Cape Cod last year. “Heart’s so full ❤️ Merry Christmas from me & mine!,” Burton wrote via Instagram at the time.
Springer celebrated Burton’s 30th birthday in June 2025, sharing a couple of photos via Instagram and writing, “I love you.”
Burton and Springer’s engagement comes as Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel, finds himself in hot water for an alleged affair with former NFL insider, Dianna Russini.
Vrabel, 50, took some brief time away from the team during the 2026 NFL Draft to attend counseling with his wife, Jen, whom he has been married to since 1999. (Russini, 43, has also been married to husband Kevin Goldschmidt since 2020.)
“I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them. In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend,” Vrabel said in a statement to ESPN on April 22. “This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them.”
His statement continued, “I have always wanted to lead by example, and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be. This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that everyone has given me and promise a stronger resolve as a result.”
Vrabel has since returned to the team and will be part of the coaching staff — alongside Springer — when the Patriots open their AFC title defense in the fall.
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