You must’ve heard about Zac Taylor, the Bengals HC. But because of his aura, a guy is always overshadowed: The Bengals wide receivers coach, Troy Walters. The guy is like salt for the Bengals. His presence might go unnoticed, but his contribution is essential for their success.

Most of you don’t know, but Walters won the Fred Biletnikoff Award in 99. He played for the Vikings, Colts, Cardinals, and Detroit Lions till 2007. After which he shifted to coaching. He kicked off his coaching career at Indiana State in 2009 as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He then moved to Texas A&M (2010-2011) and then to NC State (2012) as the wide receivers’ coach. From 2013 to 2015, he was at Colorado, handling both wide receivers and recruiting. He then took the same roles at Nebraska (2018-2019) before joining the Bengals in 2020. But in between this, someone made his life a bit better. Of course, it has to be his wife.

Who is the Bengals WR coach’s Wife Josephine Jackson?

Troy is married to Josephine Jackson. The couple got married on 30th June 2012, half a decade after he played his last game. There’s an interesting story about their proposal, though. Walters planned a romantic getaway and surprised her with a heartfelt proposal, making it a memorable moment for both of them. The couple expanded their family with their first kid in October 2014, a lovely daughter.

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Josephine talked about the ultrasound of the pregnancy. She posted on Facebook, “Btw, I turned down all genetic testing. The doctors have been trying to talk me into getting it done but I said, ‘no thanks.’ I’ve done it twice before so I decided to pass this time.” Well, that’s great coming from a mom, being clear about her baby.

Family outings and outdoor activities are a big part of the couple’s life. They cherish these moments together, even sharing them on social media. The couple celebrated their 4th anniversary in the Bahamas. Their 12+ years of marriage are going strong and, as Walters moves up the ranks, Josephine is there to support him. But the couple already has 4 reasons to be happy.

How many kids do Troy Walters and Josephine have?

Troy and Josephine have 4 kids, two sons, Tate and Wynn, and two daughters, Faith and Landri. The family of six lives in the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Troy Walters has always maintained a strong faith in God, and he has incorporated this belief in his children.

According to AP News, Walters said, “You can be the best athlete, and that’s going to help in some aspects of your life, but it’s not going to help me if a family member gets sick, or I get a career-ending injury. Faith will help you get through the tough times in life.” Maybe this belief has helped him to make his mark on the biggest stage.

Now, as a proud father of 4, Walters has much more on the plate. He has had a great stint with the Bengals since joining them in 2020 and his work speaks for itself. Walters was selected to coordinate the AFC offense for the Pro Bowl Games as well. But his biggest achievement would be developing standout wide receivers like Ja’Marr Chase, who earned Pro Bowl selections in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Not only that, Troy Walters made a receiving corps featuring Ja’Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd, and Tee Higgins. Each of them recorded at least 700 receiving yards despite injuries. This made the Bengals one of only two NFL teams with three wide receivers reaching that mark. With this kind of resume, an HC position might be nearby for the WR coach. Till then, he’s busy doing what he does best: coaching.