Todd Bowles’ grandchild has some awfully good genes.
The new Jets coach’s stepdaughter is the stunning Sydni Paige Russell, 21, an LSU senior and former New Orleans Hornets cheerleader.
And the Bowles family recently added a new member when Russell had a child with Tyrann Mathieu, the electrifying safety for the Cardinals, where Bowles previously worked as the defensive coordinator.
Russell and Mathieu have been an item for several years, dating back to their time together at LSU, where the 5-foot-9 Mathieu earned the nickname “Honey Badger” on the strength of his highlight-reel returns and fearlessness in the open field. It’s also where Mathieu ran into trouble: He missed the entire 2012 season due to repeated marijuana violations.
When he was selected in the third round of the 2013 Draft by Arizona, Russell was there by his side: