Joe Burrow is enjoying his offseason, after a tough season full of challenges. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback suffered a terrible season in 2025, as the franchise missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season after a 6-11 record in the regular season.
After such a difficult season, he is now relaxing and hanging out with different women. He also participated in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic event. The internet’s attention has now shifted to his rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton.
Joe Burrow’s rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton shares update
Ponton is a 23-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and social media influencer with over seven million TikTok followers. She recently shared a glimpse into her life just days after publicly supporting Burrow during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic event at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21, 2026.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks for hands to shake after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Browns kicked a last second field goal to win 20-18. via Imagn Images
Ponton had field seats and was seen clapping and pumping her fists as Burrow played at the event for the Wildcats FFC team. She was there along with Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Viral videos showed her being quite enthusiastic and energetic as Burrow played.
Just two days after the event, she posted a short video of herself on her Instagram stories. It showed her curling her hair while getting ready. The caption read, “Fresh off a red-eye. New vlog this A.M.” She did not share further details, leaving much to the imagination. Though it most likely referred to a brief health concern or travel fatigue from the red-eye flight after such a busy weekend.
She previously opened up about managing hemochromatosis, a condition diagnosed roughly a year and a half earlier that led her to limit red meat intake, though it may or may not be related to this incident. Ponton and Burrow were also seen leaving the venue together after the Fanatics event was over, which reignited speculation that they are dating once more.
Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow’s history
Ponton and Burrow first sparked dating rumors in December 2024 when she called police to report a burglary at Burrow’s Ohio home while he was away at a Monday Night Football game. Sources at the time described that the relationship was casual and that they were hooking up. Their first public sighting came in May 2025 at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, followed by a group outing in New York City that June.
Neither has confirmed whether they are in a relationship or not. Recently, many thought that they broke up as Burrow was first seen with actress Jessica Alba, and was later photographed leaving an Oscars afterparty with influencers Alix Earle and Tate McRae earlier in March 2026, which was even referenced by Tom Brady.
However, his recent appearances with Ponton have now reignited the rumors that they are dating once more. Joe Burrow is certainly enjoying himself during the offseason, but will have to soon prepare for the 2026 NFL season soon.