Texans' Braxton Berrios and Social Media Star Alix Earle Part Ways After Two Years
One of the NFL's most high-profile couples has reportedly called it quits. Braxton Berrios, a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, and Alix Earle, a rising social media star, have ended their two-year relationship, according to reports from People and Us Weekly.
The breakup was reportedly mutual, with sources telling People (https://people.com/alix-earle-braxton-berrios-break-up-after-2-years-of-dating-11802418) that both parties agreed it was best to part ways. Earlier this week, Earle, who finished as a runner-up on the latest season of 'Dancing with the Stars', addressed rumors that she had ended the relationship due to Berrios' absence from the show's finale, which was taped on November 25th. Earle, 25, clarified that Berrios, 30, couldn't attend the event due to his busy schedule with the Texans, as they were set to play the Indianapolis Colts later that week.
This isn't the first time the couple faced speculation about their relationship. In 2024, similar rumors circulated when they weren't seen together at the Coachella music festival. However, the two had been publicly linked since early 2023, going public with their relationship that fall. They attended numerous high-profile events together, including the 2023 ESPY Awards and the 2024 NFL Honors.
Earle has been active on social media, posting about Berrios as recently as October 6th, where she wished him a happy birthday. On the eve of the NFL regular season in August, she shared photos of them embracing on the sidelines at NRG Stadium in Houston. Berrios, an All-Pro with the New York Jets after a standout season as a kick returner and receiver, has only played in four games with the Texans this year, catching six passes for 37 yards.
The couple's split comes as a surprise to many, given their public displays of affection and the support they showed each other in their respective careers. However, it highlights the challenges that come with maintaining a relationship in the highly demanding and public world of professional sports.
