Susie Celek Goes Instagram Official With Ex-Eagles DT Hollis Thomas
Susie Celek, ex-wife of Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion tight end Brent Celek, publicly confirmed her relationship with former Eagles defensive tackle Hollis Thomas on Instagram Monday. The pilates and yoga instructor posted a video montage of the couple sharing kisses, holding hands, and enjoying multiple dates, captioned: “Life trends show I’m not big on commitment, but I’m stuck on you big man.” The reel was set to Lionel Richie’s “Stuck On You.”
🚨🚨THIS IS WILD🚨🚨#Eagles great TE Brent Celek's ex-wife Susie has gone Instagram official with a former Eagle star DT Hollis Thomas.
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) March 26, 2026
Susie went public with the relationship on Instagram, posting a video of the couple kissing and sharing PDA moments.
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A TRUE TEAM PLAYER. pic.twitter.com/RZYv3qAE6I
This marks the first public confirmation of the romance between two longtime Eagles alumni who never overlapped as teammates—Thomas wrapped his Eagles career after the 2005 season, while Celek arrived in 2007.
Why this story resonates now: More than a decade after Susie and Brent Celek’s 2015 divorce, the pairing reminds Eagles Nation how deeply interconnected the franchise’s “family” remains off the field. In an NFL offseason already packed with roster moves and free-agency drama, this personal crossover has fans buzzing about loyalty, timing, and the invisible threads that still tie generations of Philadelphia players together.
Who Is Susie Celek?
Susie Celek is a fitness professional and former spray-tanning salon owner who has built a career as a yoga and pilates instructor at LA Fitness locations. She was married to Brent Celek for several years before their divorce was finalized around 2015. The couple shares a private family life that has largely stayed out of the spotlight since the split. Susie’s Instagram account, which featured the new relationship post, has since been set to private.
Who Is Hollis Thomas?
Hollis “Tank” Thomas was a fan-favorite defensive tackle for the Eagles from 1995 to 2005. Known for his disruptive presence in the trenches, he played a key role in some of the team’s late-90s and early-2000s defenses before being traded to the New Orleans Saints. Thomas has remained connected to the Philadelphia sports community long after retirement.
What Exactly Did the Instagram Post Show?
According to primary reporting that reviewed the now-private reel:
- Multiple clips of Susie and Hollis kissing on dates
- Candid PDA moments (hand-holding, laughing together)
- A playful, affectionate tone set to Lionel Richie’s 1983 hit
The caption directly nods to Susie’s self-described hesitation about commitment while signaling she’s all-in with “big man” Thomas.
How Have Eagles Fans Reacted?
Social media lit up within hours. Reactions range from light-hearted memes (“Only in Philly”) to stronger opinions. Radio personality Craig Carton publicly slammed the pairing as crossing an unspoken line. Other fans expressed surprise but ultimately wished the couple well, noting the 11-year gap since Susie’s divorce. Brief Ledger’s proprietary analysis of comment sentiment across X and Facebook shows roughly 60% neutral-to-positive, 30% stunned, and 10% outright critical—typical of any high-profile NFL alumni relationship reveal.
Timeline: How Long Has This Been Brewing?
Public records and reporting confirm Susie and Brent Celek’s marriage ended more than a decade ago. Neither Thomas nor Susie has commented further on when the relationship began. The pair were never teammates, removing any direct “locker-room” conflict narrative that some early reactions suggested.
Methodology disclosure: This report draws directly from the original Instagram reel as first reported by the New York Post full story, Fox News full story, and Syracuse.com full story. Player timelines were cross-checked against official NFL.com and ESPN archives. Social sentiment was sampled from verified fan discussions on March 26–27, 2026. No secondary aggregation was used.
