Laila Thompson-Wainer recently opened up about a deeply painful experience in her relationship with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson. She shared her story on TikTok, explaining that the betrayal happened on the very day he proposed to her. The engagement took place about a year ago, on February 21, 2025, and she described it as a day filled with special moments that she initially thought would be unforgettable for all the right reasons. Johnson planned an exciting itinerary that included a visit to a reptile zoo, the proposal itself, a romantic beach photoshoot, and a sushi dinner to celebrate.
Thompson-Wainer, who works as a community relations coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, recalled feeling excited and almost certain the proposal was coming. She noticed little signs throughout the day that built up her anticipation. When Johnson got down on one knee and placed the ring on her finger, she felt overwhelming joy and her cheeks hurt from smiling so much. The couple committed to each other for a lifetime in that moment, followed by more celebrations including a rehearsal dinner. She looked back on it as one of the happiest days of her life at the time.
@ltdubbz A year ago today I got engaged, and well skip to 1:30 for the story time lol This is about healing, truth, and using my experience to make other women feel seen. I love having these kinds of conversations and I hope I can continue to use this platform to create a safe community! #cheater #proposal #engagement #womanhood #men ♬ original sound – Laila 💌
Later, she discovered that Johnson had been messaging his ex-girlfriend with explicit content throughout the same day. According to her account, he sent inappropriate texts in the morning before the proposal and even followed up later that night after everything had happened. One message reportedly included crude language about physical intimacy, and another asked about hooking up soon after the engagement. Thompson-Wainer expressed shock at how someone could go through such meaningful steps with her while secretly reaching out to someone else in that way.
@ltdubbz you’re only “too much” for the wrong emotionally immature doofus of a person💋💋
♬ original sound – nathan
She reflected on the emotional impact, calling the behavior cold and suggesting it pointed to a lack of empathy. Thompson-Wainer said she stopped trying to understand how a person could act so cruelly and ultimately labeled it as sociopathic. Despite the hurt, she chose to share her experience publicly more than a year later to connect with others who have faced similar betrayals. Her goal is to make women feel seen, heard, and supported on their healing journeys, emphasizing the power of community in overcoming tough times.
Johnson, a 23-year-old rookie who played college football at Oregon and is the adopted brother of Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, has not publicly responded to the allegations. The story has spread quickly across social media and sports outlets, sparking discussions about trust and accountability in high-profile relationships. Thompson-Wainer hopes her openness helps at least one person feel less alone in processing infidelity.
What are your thoughts on this story of betrayal on such a significant day, share them in the comments.
