Patriots’ Kendrick Bourne Stunned After Reporter Asked for His Wife’s Number
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had just finished another day of training camp when his post-practice press conference took an unexpected—and slightly awkward—turn.
Bourne, known for his upbeat personality and eye-catching outfits, was fielding the usual mix of football-related questions when the conversation shifted toward his style. With a smile, he credited his wife, Vanessa, for helping him look sharp off the field. “Shoutout to my wife. She’s going to love this,” Bourne said. “She puts all my looks together. She’s the real stylist in the family.”
It was meant to be a light moment, but one reporter decided to take it in a different direction. WBZ’s Dan Roche, clearly impressed by Bourne’s wardrobe game, jokingly asked, “Can I get her number? In the respectful way—strictly for wardrobe advice.”
The room chuckled, but Bourne froze for a second, eyes widening in mock disbelief. “Hold on… what do you mean? What is he asking?” Bourne responded, drawing even more laughter from the assembled media.
To his credit, the 29-year-old receiver handled the situation with humor. Rather than giving out personal contact information, Bourne laughed it off and instead suggested the reporter follow Vanessa on Instagram for any fashion inquiries. “She’s got all the style tips you need right there,” he said, grinning.
The brief exchange has since gone viral, with clips circulating on social media and fans praising Bourne’s good-natured reaction. Many saw it as a reminder that, even in the competitive, pressure-filled world of the NFL, there’s still room for moments of genuine levity.
For the Patriots, who have been navigating a challenging preseason, the story offered a welcome dose of lightheartedness. As one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Bourne’s face when he heard the question is an instant meme.”
It may not have been a highlight on the field, but in terms of media day moments, Kendrick Bourne scored big—with style, humor, and a reminder that sometimes the best plays happen off the gridiron.
