Philadelphia‘s tight-knit sports landscape has a new focal point following the public confirmation of a relationship between Susie Celek and former defensive tackle Hollis Thomas. Susie, the ex-wife of Super Bowl LII champion Brent Celek, chose a sentimental approach to announce the news on Thursday.
Sharing a montage of the couple during various outings across her social channels, she highlighted the chemistry between the pair with a playful nod to her own history.
The video, set to Lionel Richie’s “Stuck on You,” was accompanied by a caption that addressed her personal growth and her commitment to the former defensive lineman known to fans as “Tank.”
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“Life trends show I’m not big on commitment, but I’m stuck on you, big man,” she wrote, signaling a definitive new chapter following her split from the record-setting tight end.
While the specific timeline of her divorce from Brent Celek remains private, the announcement has sparked significant conversation among the “Birds” faithful, given that both men are icons of different eras in Eagles history.
Thomas anchored the defensive line from 1996 to 2005, while Celek‘s iron-man tenure spanned from 2007 until his retirement after the 2017 championship season.
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The intersection of these two careers highlights the longevity and loyalty often found within the Eagles organization.
Brent Celek, who currently serves as a personnel consultant for the team, spent his entire 11-year career in midnight green, missing only a single game and amassing nearly 5,000 receiving yards.
His legacy is cemented by his role in delivering the franchise’s first Lombardi Trophy. Hollis Thomas, conversely, was a cornerstone of the formidable Jim Johnson defenses of the late 90s and early 2000s.
After his decade in Philadelphia, Thomas continued his 14-year career with the New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, and Carolina Panthers before transitioning into a successful broadcasting career with 94WIP.
The relationship has drawn support from local observers and friends, who have flooded the couple’s social media with well-wishes. In a city where former players often remain deeply embedded in the local social and charitable fabric, the pairing of a well-known pilates and yoga instructor with a beloved defensive legend feels like a quintessential Philadelphia story.
