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Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson Marries Haley Cavinder in Miami

6/23/2026

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Ferguson Marries Cavinder

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson married former Miami Hurricanes basketball player Haley Cavinder at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami on June 20, 2026.
Former Dallas Cowboys teammate Will Grier officiated the ceremony after the couple announced their engagement on April 18, 2025 following a 2023 social-media meeting.
The reception featured a ranch-dressing fountain and a first dance to “Then.”
Ferguson gave each groomsman a custom golf putter and a Rolex watch.

Summary

Ferguson Marries

Jake Ferguson married on June 20 after signing a four-year, $52 million extension on July 27, 2025 that made him the Dallas Cowboys’ highest-paid tight end.
He gave each groomsman a Rolex watch—Explorers or Datejusts—and his brother and best man a rose-gold ombré-dial Datejust, while Hanna Cavinder served as maid of honor.
During the wedding food tasting Ferguson ate everything, demanded a fountain of ranch and later installed it at the reception.

Summary

Cowboys Defense Leads

Preseason analysis projects the Dallas Cowboys' defense to be the decisive factor in the 2026 campaign.
The organization acknowledged that the 2025 season fell short of expectations, prompting a reassessment of roster and strategic priorities.
Tight end Jake Ferguson completed four NFL seasons and has become a durable player for the Cowboys.

History

Historical Context

Jason Witten’s July 2006 six-year, $29 million extension made him the Cowboys’ highest-paid tight end and set a new salary bar that later eclipsed Tony Gonzalez’s record. His 2012 season broke the NFL single-season tight-end reception record with 110 catches, illustrating how escalating contracts have reshaped player compensation and off-field branding in the league.

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Ferguson Marries Cavinder

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson married former Miami Hurricanes basketball player Haley Cavinder at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami on June 20, 2026.
Former Dallas Cowboys teammate Will Grier officiated the ceremony after the couple announced their engagement on April 18, 2025 following a 2023 social-media meeting.
The reception featured a ranch-dressing fountain and a first dance to “Then.”
Ferguson gave each groomsman a custom golf putter and a Rolex watch.

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