What happened to David Pollack’s wife? Former NFL player shares Lindsey Pollack’s health update

Former NFL player David Pollack shared a health update on his wife, Lindsey Pollack. On March 14, 2025, he posted a video on X of Lindsey lying on a hospital bed with her head covered in bandages as she moved her right hand to music. The video was captioned:

“My Babydoll’s morning after a 6+ hour surgery. I mean ain’t God good?”

For context, Lindsey Pollack was diagnosed with brain cancer. He shared the news in a March 10, 2025, X post. David Pollack wrote that although he was not open about his personal life, he wished people would pray for his wife. The post read:

“I do not share much of my personal life on social media but today is gonna be different. If you are the praying type please lift up my wife Lindsey. She has brain cancer and surgery is Wednesday at Duke. So thankful to serve a loving God that meets us in our struggles!”

In response, sports analyst Pat McAfee sent positive thoughts and prayers, while footballer Ryan Clark expressed his hope for a smooth recovery. Sports commentator Kirk Herbstreit also shared his regards. Herbstreit previously shared that his wife, Alison, battled breast cancer.

David and Lindsey Pollack have been married since 2005 and have two children, Nicholas and Leah. They founded the Pollack Family Foundation, which focuses on supporting families by meeting essential needs and promoting values centered on faith, family, and community.

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Lindsey Pollack reflected on the situation when David Pollack was fired from ESPN

In 2023, David Pollack got sacked from ESPN due to reported budget cuts, according to an interview he gave on the Rick & Bubba podcast. When Jonathan Howes asked Lindsey Pollack how she felt about it on the Family Goals Podcast, she admitted she was caught off guard since she did not anticipate the changes. She wasn’t sure if David Pollack had any warning, but for her, it was completely unexpected.

The timing of the news was unconventional as they were heading to the airport for a family vacation. Her immediate concerns were about David Pollack’s emotional state and whether he could enjoy the trip and keep things feeling normal.

Another big question was whether they should tell their kids. Lindsey Pollack worried they might be upset, especially since both are sensitive to such changes. Ultimately, she decided not to tell them before the trip to avoid dampening the mood. Her main focus was how the situation would affect him and their children emotionally. She said:

“He is pretty rock solid on his own but I mean yes, I tried to make sure, you know, just are you good with this how are you feeling but I mean he instantly got so much support I mean from colleagues from I mean it came out before we even made it to the airport no maybe right before we got off the flight.”

David Pollack emphasized how much a spouse influences one's life. He pointed out that having a partner who remains steady, positive, and supportive can have a significant impact.

He complimented Lindsey Pollack for always being a grounding force. Over the years, she has consistently remained calm and level-headed, even during challenging times. He appreciated how she stood rooted in her faith and approached situations with perspective. Her strength provided him with stability and reassurance.

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