Former Broncos Player Files Explosive Lawsuit After Learning First Child Isn’t His
A shocking off-field story has emerged involving former Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker, as court documents reveal he has filed a lawsuit against his wife over alleged paternity deception concerning their first child.
According to the filing, the truth surfaced only recently when the couple’s eldest son required a blood transfusion for surgery. Routine testing revealed neither parent’s blood type matched the child’s, triggering immediate suspicion and further investigation.
Subsequent DNA testing confirmed Decker is not the biological father — a revelation that, according to the suit, has left the former NFL veteran devastated. The petition outlines claims of emotional distress, fraud, and marital betrayal.
“She said all I ever did was come home from the field too tired and fall asleep… but while I was out there in Orange and Blue, breaking my body to build our life, she was building a life with someone else,”
Decker said in a statement to reporters.
Decker, now 38, spent key seasons with the Denver Broncos (2010–2013), catching 222 passes for 3,070 yards and 34 touchdowns. He was known as one of the most reliable and clutch wide receivers in the league during the Peyton Manning era, with multiple 1,000-yard seasons and standout red-zone performances including a career-high 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2013.
The former third-round pick (87th overall) out of the University of Minnesota was famous for his reliable hands, precise route-running, big-play ability in critical moments, and game-changing contributions that helped power one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses.
Friends and former teammates expressed shock at the situation, with some noting Decker had often spoken publicly about the importance of family during and after his playing career. Legal experts say the case could set precedent in Colorado for damages tied to paternity deception.
As the legal battle begins, Decker says his focus is on protecting the well-being of the child while seeking accountability for what he calls the deepest betrayal of his life. The first court hearing is expected later this year.
