Josh Allen Says Playing After Getting Engaged to Hailee Steinfeld ‘Felt Good’ [Video]

Josh Allen is feeling “free” after popping the question to Hailee Steinfeld.

After he and the Buffalo Bills put up a huge win over the San Francisco 49ers, 35-10, the quarterback was asked during his post-game press conference about how he felt during the game, following the engagement.

Allen, 28, replied simply, saying he, “felt good. Felt free.”

And later during the Sunday Night Football telecast, NBC reporter Melissa Stark revealed that she spoke with Allen about proposing to Steinfeld, and that he was “all smiles” during the conversation.

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Stark said she questioned Allen about if Steinfeld was genuinely surprised by the Malibu proposal, Allen replied “very,” saying the actress had no idea he would be getting down on one knee.

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