Who is Kendall Coyne Schofield's husband? Meet the former NFL player married to USA hockey star

While Kendall Coyne Schofield chases her fourth Olympic medal in Milan, the man cheering from the glass knows exactly what it takes to reach the pinnacle of professional sports. Her husband, Michael Schofield, is a former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl 50 champion who spent nine seasons protecting some of the biggest names in football, including Peyton Manning.

After retiring from the NFL in late 2024, Michael traded the professional gridiron for the high school sideline, serving as a volunteer coach at the couple's alma mater, Carl Sandburg High School.

Here’s what you need to know about her husband cheering her on.

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Who is Kendall Coyne-Schofield's husband?

Kendall Coyne Schofield is married to Michael Schofield III, a former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl 50 champion.

The couple resides in Orland Park, Illinois, having both reached the absolute summit of their respective sports. Michael protected Peyton Manning during the Denver Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl run, while Kendall has secured multiple Olympic medals, including gold in 2018, for Team USA.

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Who is Michael Schofield?

Schofield served as a starting tackle for the Denver Broncos during their Super Bowl 50 championship run, protecting Peyton Manning in the legendary quarterback’s final game.

His retirement hasn’t taken him far from the gridiron, however. He currently serves as a volunteer coach at Carl Sandburg High School, the same school where he and Kendall first met as teenage student-athletes.

What teams did Michael Schofield play for?

Throughout his professional tenure, Schofield proved to be a versatile and durable asset, suiting up for the Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina Panthers, and his hometown Chicago Bears. By the time he retired in late 2024, he had appeared in 113 NFL games, starting 86 of them.

His statistical peak came during his tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers (2018–2019), where he started 32 consecutive games and played nearly 1,000 snaps in a single season. Over his decade in the league, which included stints with the Panthers and his hometown Chicago Bears, he was penalized only 23 times.

Michael Schofield-Kendal Coyne-Schofield relationship timeline

Although they attended the same high school, the two didn't start dating until they crossed paths at a local gym while home on a college break.

Their shared passion for elite training and the grind of high-level athletics provided an immediate bond, leading them to start a long-distance relationship while Kendall played hockey at Northeastern and Michael played football for the University of Michigan.

The couple officially tied the week in July 2018, just months after a historic year for both: Michael had recently completed a deep NFL playoff run, and Kendall had just returned from Pyeongchang with her first Olympic Gold medal.

In July 2023, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Drew. Beyond their individual careers, they launched the Schofield Family Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families, first responders, and youth sports.

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