Buffalo Bills Icon Steve Tasker is Fine, and So is His 40-Year Love Story With Wife Sarah

Sarah Tasker has been a constant and supportive partner, forming the foundation of Steve's personal success.

November 28, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on November 28, 2026

Steve Tasker, an American sports reporter and former National Football League wide receiver, has been married to Sarah Tasker since 1986, and they have 5 children.

The married couple has been involved in community events, including the Ride for Roswell, which was in memory of Sarah’s father.

NFL legend Steve Tasker was forced to deny vicious online rumors this week that claimed he had passed away.

The false report surfaced on Thanksgiving Day on a Facebook page, stating that the former Buffalo Bills wide receiver had died at the age of 62.

However, fans quickly noticed several errors in the post, including listing his birth year incorrectly and getting his current age wrong. Tasker is 63.

Just hours later, the Hall of Fame special teams player took to social media himself to set the record straight. He shared a screenshot of the fake news on X and bluntly wrote, “I’m fine.“

Tasker is a Buffalo Bills icon, having played 12 of his 13 NFL seasons with the team. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls and was named a first-team All-Pro five times.

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The Ultimate Team Beyond the Game: Steve Tasker and Sarah’s 40-Year Love Story

Steve Tasker has enjoyed a prosperous and stable family life off the field, thanks to his wife of nearly 40 years, Sarah Tasker.

Their love story began in their hometown, where they met at Leoti High School.

After years of dating, the couple married in 1986 and built a beautiful family together.

They are the proud parents of five children: four sons, Deacon, Lucas, Gabriel, and Jacob, and a daughter, Annelise.

Their son, Luke, followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a successful professional football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

While Steve excelled in the spotlight, Sarah built her own path. She is the daughter of Marcia Mehl and Lanny Mehl and has a white ethnic background.

She earned a degree in architecture from the University of Kansas.

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Steve Tasker Rides for Roswell to Honor His Father-in-Law

The 2026 Ride for Roswell brought together thousands of cyclists to raise millions for Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Among the many teams was one with a very familiar face to Western New York: Buffalo Bills legend Steve Tasker.

The Ride for Roswell was deeply personal for Tasker and his family.

On March 19, his wife, Sarah, lost her father, Lanny, to a battle with cancer. He was 73.

When Lanny was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in Kansas, he and his wife moved to Buffalo to receive treatment at Roswell Park.

Reflecting on the care his father-in-law received, Tasker said he couldn’t have asked for a better team of doctors, nurses, and staff. It was this profound experience that inspired him to form their own riding team.

They rode to raise money, to give back, and most importantly, to ride in memory of Lanny.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Steven Jay Tasker, the son of Gordon and JoAnn Tasker, was born on April 10, 1962, in Smith Center, Kansas.
• He graduated from Wichita County High School and played college football for Northwestern University.
• The Houston Oilers selected him in the ninth round with the 226th overall pick in the 1985 NFL draft.

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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.

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