Jill Jenkins Bowles was the first wife of an American football coach and former player, Todd Bowles.

Jill Jenkins Bowles and Todd Bowles tied the knot in 2000. However, the duo divorced in 2008.

Through their marriage, Jill Jenkins and Todd Bowles had two children; Troy Bowles and Todd Bowles Jr.

Jenkins Bowles is also the mother of Sydni Paige Russell, who had a son with Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu.

Jill Jenkins was born to Annie J. Ross Donald and the late Raymond J. Jenkins. She had one sister Jenean Hooker Dean.

Jill Jenkins Bowles passed away on February 19, 2017, at the age of 50.

Jill’s ex-husband Todd Bowles is an American football coach and former player.

He is currently the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.

Bowles previously served as the head coach of the New York Jets. He played eight seasons in the NFL as a safety for the Washington Redskins, and started in Super Bowl XXII.