Overview
- The couple made their relationship public when Nicole ElAttrache posted birthday Instagram Stories for Daniel Jones on Wednesday, May 27, and Jones reshared a slide that included the message “I love you.”
- ElAttrache moved her Instagram to private after the posts went viral, reflecting a quick surge of media attention around the announcement.
- Both attended Duke University—Jones as a quarterback and ElAttrache as a volleyball player—and ElAttrache is the daughter of noted sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
- Jones is rehabbing a season‑ending Achilles injury suffered in December 2025, has taken part in Colts OTAs and individual drills, and has said he expects to be ready for the regular‑season opener while playing under a two‑year, $88 million contract.
- The posts tie a personal development to Jones’ professional arc by raising questions about privacy for public athletes and by adding off‑field visibility to the Colts’ investment in Jones as their expected starter.