The Cincinnati Bengals certainly have an exciting one-two punch in Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, making them one of the most thrilling duos in the league. But that’s not what we have all for Burrow today.
As per recent rumors, the star quarterback is in a love relationship with Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton.
🚨REPORT: #Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is officially dating Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton.
Ponton has been legally listed as an employee of Burrow for a while now.
Burrow is 28, and Ponton is 22.
People reports that they have been “hooking up” since the fall. pic.twitter.com/gN28FGeQdd
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Interestingly, Ponton has been on his payroll for about a year. Fans began speculating about their relationship after Ponton bravely called the police when Burrow’s house was broken into during the season.
Thankfully, she did not get any harm. But it did shine a light on their connection, which has now clearly blossomed from a professional relationship into something more romantic.
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Olivia Ponton, who was born on May 30, 2002, in Naples, Florida, initially found her footing in the world of sports before turning to modeling. She quickly gained popularity with he trending TikTok content.
Ponton has since amassed over 7.6 million followers on the platform.
Known for her unique fashion sense and aesthetic “model off-duty” content, Olivia has major brand collaborations by her side like Calvin Klein and SKIMS, and has even appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
Interestingly, the relationship between Joe Burrow and Ponton appears to have begun under unusual circumstances. Olivia was previously legally listed as an employee of Burrow for about a year.
While the exact nature of her role remains undisclosed, their connection gained public attention. She was involved in a burglary incident where she called the police during a break-in at Burrow’s home.
Reports indicate that the two started dating casually in early fall 2024; however, as of May 2025, there are no official words on their romance.
Cameras often spot Olivia wearing Bengals merchandise and sharing moments that suggest they are spending time together.
Additionally, insiders affirm that their relationship is indeed blossoming behind the scenes. Fans of both Burrow and Ponton are also keenly watching their budding romance.