It’s not all bags and big paychecks.
When Allison Cucci decided to share a piece of her life on social media, Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochelle’s wife gave her the oft-untold realities of the NFL without the flashy filters. I wanted my followers to see it live.
“I started social media just to share my life about me, my husband, and our journey because a lot of people think, ‘He’s in the NFL, not you.’ But his lifestyle is definitely influenced by me,” Kuch recently told The Post.
College sweetheart Kuch has been by Rochelle’s side for a long time, including the moment she was selected in the 7th round by Notre Dame in the 2017 NFL Draft. Rochelle began his professional career with the Chargers before signing with the Colts in 2021. The Browns and Raiders were among his most recent transfers.
While Rochelle’s tenure with the Browns this season included a stint on the practice squad and active roster, Kutch detailed the dizzying sequence of events in a TikTok video. Her roster moves and home in one of the many videos she posted.
“You get to show people what’s really going on, you get a lot of feedback and you’re like, ‘I didn’t know he could leave the team in the middle of the season,’ or ‘How are you doing?’ I didn’t even think about leaving the team at the end of the day. I love you.” Destination Weddings April 2021.
In a November TikTok video, Kutch detailed why she and Rochelle chose to stay in Cleveland after being fired from the club.
“Considering moving and cleaning out an apartment, the factors are endless, which is why Isaac decided to stay on the Cleveland Browns practice team,” Kutch said in the video’s narration.
“It’s a moment of relief, but at the same time, it’s not, because Isaac could still be featured on an NFL team’s active roster. I am grateful for the opportunity I have in front of
Practice team players are not part of the team’s active roster, as they typically help the 53-man squad prepare for the game. At any time, a member of a practice team could be signed to another team’s active roster. I have.
As for Rochelle, his next opportunity came with the Raiders in December after he ended his practice team deal with the Browns. Things are happening, and much of it is fraught with uncertainty.
“I don’t think people understand the pain of having to move around and make friends with the NFL,” she said of her experience on the “Women of the League” web series, where she joined NFL Fellow Partners. Kuch said. A player for roundtable discussions about trading, finances, and everything in between.
“I hope these conversations steer us in the positive direction that this women’s sisterhood will be as strong as their brotherhood in the NFL.”
Now that the offseason is in full swing, Kutch and Rochelle won’t be far from football as they head to Arizona for the 2023 Super Bowl. And while some fans indulge in starry ads for parties and tycoon games, it’s the food. It does it for Kutch.
Allison Cucci and Isaac Rochelle on the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The couple eloped in December 2020.
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Isaac Rochelle while with the Cleveland Browns in August 2022.
Las Vegas Raiders defender Isaac Rochelle on January 1, 2023.
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“A lot of people will say, ‘I love commercials’ or ‘I love seeing who’s rooting for who.’ I love Super Bowl food. I love chili, hot dogs and chicken wings. — you can’t play football without chicken wings, you can’t have chicken wings without bounties — and the messier the food, the more I probably like it,” said the recently teamed entrepreneur. A brand of paper towels.
“Unable to participate in all normal activities [by being at the game], but we’re at a rental property in Arizona and all of our friends are there, so we’re excited for a week of festivities. ”
Among the festivities Kuch and Rochell will be attending is the league’s ongoing TikTok tailgate event before the Eagles and Chiefs clash at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 12.