Packers QB Jordan Love's Wife Ronika Stone Announces Surprise Retirement

The professional volleyball standout is stepping away from the sport after a decorated 16-year career.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Ronika Stone, the wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, has announced her surprise retirement from professional volleyball after a 16-year career that included stops in the U.S. and overseas. Stone, the daughter of former NFL player Ron Stone, reflected on the emotional toll of stepping away from the sport she grew up playing, but said she's excited to enter a new chapter of her life as she and her husband prepare to welcome their first child.

Why it matters

Stone's retirement announcement comes at a high-profile moment, as she recently appeared on a digital cover for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, further elevating her profile beyond the volleyball court. Her decision to step away from the sport she's dedicated her life to will no doubt be met with mixed emotions from fans and the volleyball community.

The details

After a decorated college career at Oregon that included multiple All Pac 12 honors, Stone went on to play professionally overseas and in the United States, including stops in France and with the San Diego Mojo. In an emotional Instagram post, Stone reflected on the highs, lows, and lifelong friendships that volleyball has given her, saying 'I learned the most about myself on that court. I grew up there. So many ups and downs. Laughs and tears.'

  • Ronika Stone announced her retirement this week, ending her 16-year professional volleyball career.
  • Stone and Jordan Love, who married in 2025, are expecting their first child this spring.

The players

Ronika Stone

A professional volleyball standout who is the wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. She announced her surprise retirement this week after a 16-year career that included stops in the U.S. and overseas.

Jordan Love

The starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, who is married to Ronika Stone.

Ron Stone

The father of Ronika Stone, who played in the NFL as an offensive lineman.

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What they’re saying

“I don't even know how to sum it all up. I learned the most about myself on that court. I grew up there. So many ups and downs. Laughs and tears.”

— Ronika Stone (Instagram)

“They say athletes die twice, once when they retire and once when they pass. Dramatic, I know. But I'm blessed to walk away on my own terms. Literally creating new life and stepping into a new chapter.”

— Ronika Stone (Instagram)

“Always my goat.”

— Jordan Love (Instagram)

What’s next

Stone and Jordan Love are expecting their first child this spring, marking a new chapter in their lives as she steps away from professional volleyball.

The takeaway

Ronika Stone's retirement announcement comes at a high-profile moment in her life, as she and her husband Jordan Love prepare to welcome their first child. While it's an emotional goodbye to the sport she's dedicated her life to, Stone is embracing the next phase and looking forward to the new chapter ahead.