Tiki Barber Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber is married to Traci Lynn Johnson. They wed in a New York courtroom ceremony on July 20, 2012.

Who Is Traci Lynn Johnson?

Traci Lynn Johnson was a former NBC intern and model — she had appeared in Maxim — who met Tiki Barber while working at the Today show, where Barber was a contributor after his NFL retirement. She had also babysat Barber's young sons. Their relationship became public in 2010, triggering one of the most publicized athlete divorce scandals of the era. Johnson has largely stayed out of the public spotlight since the marriage, raising the couple's daughters while Barber rebuilt his career as a sports broadcaster and radio host.

Marriage Timeline

Barber and Johnson began dating in 2010 while he was still married to his first wife, Ginny Cha. In April 2010 — while Cha was seven months pregnant with twin daughters — the couple announced their separation after 11 years of marriage. Barber's NBC contract was not renewed in the fallout. In a May 2011 Sports Illustrated interview, Barber admitted the relationship had upended his life. After his divorce from Cha was finalized, Barber married Johnson just eight days later, on July 20, 2012, in a simple civil ceremony at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau. The couple has remained married since.

Children

Tiki Barber is a father of six. With Traci Lynn Johnson, he has two daughters: Brooklyn (born December 27, 2013) and Teagan (born July 2016). From his first marriage to Ginny Cha (1999–2012), he has two sons — A.J. (Atiim Kiambu Jr.), born 2002, and Chason, born 2004 — and twin daughters Riley and Ella, born May 24, 2010.

Career Highlights

Atiim Kiambu Barber (born April 7, 1975, in Blacksburg, Virginia), twin brother of fellow NFL star Ronde Barber, starred at the University of Virginia before playing his entire 10-season NFL career (1997–2006) with the New York Giants. He retired as the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 10,449 rushing yards, a record he held for years, plus 518 receptions for 5,183 yards. A three-time Pro Bowler, he co-authored nine children's books with his brother and published the autobiography Tiki: My Life and the Game Beyond (2007). After broadcasting stints at NBC, he co-hosts sports radio shows and works as an analyst.

FAQ

Who is Tiki Barber's wife?

Traci Lynn Johnson, a former NBC intern and model, whom he married on July 20, 2012.

Who was Tiki Barber's first wife?

Ginny Cha, his college sweetheart. They married in 1999, had four children, and divorced in 2012.

How many children does Tiki Barber have?

Six: four from his first marriage (A.J., Chason, twins Riley and Ella) and two daughters with Johnson (Brooklyn and Teagan).

What team did Tiki Barber play for?

He spent his entire NFL career (1997–2006) with the New York Giants.