Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson’s fiancée, Haley Cavinder, is one of the six NFL “WAGs” (wives and girlfriends) featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026 digital issue, alongside Brittany Mahomes, Normani, Ronika Love, Claire Kittle, and Christen Goff.
The shoot took place on Captiva Island, Florida, as each one of the NFL partners stunned in stylish bikini looks that align with SI Swimsuit’s fashion-forward presentation. Cavinder wore a black bikini like all of them, with different designs, all sitting on a beach with a sea in the background.
Cavinder shared the look on her Instagram story:
In another Instagram story, Cavinder shared her excitement about becoming SI cover model:
“I’m a Sports Illustrated digital cover girl, what is life.”
Cavinder is a former Division I Basketball player, having represented Fresno State and the University of Miami before retiring after last season. She has been engaged to Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson since April 2025.
The above SI Swimsuit photoshoot focuses on NFL partners, who balance their own professional pursuits while also supporting their respective husbands and boyfriends on game day and beyond.
Jake Ferguson’s Fiancee Haley Cavinder Enjoyed Working With Fellow NFL WAGs
This year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model features top NFL players, who are active in their own professional pursuits, redefining the role of NFL wives and girlfriends.
In her interview for the February 2026 digital cover, Haley Cavinder revealed her experience working alongside such empowering women.
“I’m excited to work along with so many powerful women and successful women,” Cavinder said. “I think Sports Illustrated [Swimsuit] is such a great community full of empowering women … and [to] be around such hardworking women is something that’s really inspiring.”
When asked about her favorite college basketball memory, she spoke about beating No. 1 Indiana on a buzzer-beater. She scored nine points in 36 minutes in that game.
“Beating the No. 1 team in Indiana on a buzzer-beater with our team [was incredible],” Cavinder said. “It was hands down my favorite memory ever, and we’re also from Indiana, so being able to go back and play there and have all my family come out was really, really special.”
Cavinder earned a lot through NIL during her college basketball career as she signed deals with several brands, including Under Armour, Venmo and Boost Mobile.
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