Jake Browning and Stephanie Niles. Courtesy of Stephanie Niles/Instagram
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning‘s girlfriend, Stephanie Niles, stole the show during week 18 of the 2023-24 NFL season, but she’s been by his side for years.
Browning had already started seeing Niles when he signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019. After being waived by the Vikings in 2021, he signed with the Bengals practice squad.
He got his shot as a starter when Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending injury during the 2023-24 season.
During the Bengals’ January 7, 2024, game against the Cleveland Browns, Niles made waves on social media for her full white bodysuit, which featured his number, 6, and his initials. She completed the look with a fuzzy orange hat.
Jake Browning’s girlfriend is stealing the show today pic.twitter.com/gSsQURRcMq
— SN Ohio (@SN_Ohio) January 7, 2024
Browning and Niles began dating after meeting at the University of Washington. He reflected on the longevity of their romance in May 2023.
“Remember when we agreed we weren’t going to date? Or when we finally started dating we agreed we were going to break up when you moved to NYC in 2018 … ? 5 years, 4 different time zones and 14 different moves later here we are,” he wrote via Instagram. “Whether it’s a fancy dinner party or a dive bar in Folsom, you move through life with a contagious energy and I can’t imagine where’d I’d be without my mob wife. Love you pimp ❤️.”
Scroll through for more on Browning and Niles’ relationship:
2018
When the duo started dating, Browning was playing quarterback for the University of Washington, where Niles was also a student.
2019
Niles supported Browning as he tried to pave the way for himself on the Vikings.
2020
The couple proved to be going strong as they picked out a Christmas tree.
2021
Browning joined the Bengals organization as he celebrated three years with Niles. “Here’s some random photos that have been accumulated over the years. Here’s to more margs and adventures,” he wrote via Instagram. “I love you pimp.”
2022
The Bengals made it to the Super Bowl in 2022, losing to the Los Angeles Rams. While Browning didn’t play, Niles was in attendance.
Joe Burrow started dating girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher years before the Cincinnati Bengals played the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI. Burrow met Holzmacher while attending The Ohio State University. While the pair both kicked off their time as Buckeyes in 2015, they didn’t start dating until 2017. When Burrow graduated from Ohio State early […]
2023
As Browning became the starting QB for the Bengals following Burrow’s injury in November 2023, Niles was his No. 1 fan.
2024
Niles started trending for her outfit at the Bengals vs. Browns game in January 2024.
“Jake Browning’s girlfriend Stephanie Niles put all other NFL wives and girlfriends on notice heading into the offseason. What a day,” one social media user tweeted.
Another person added, “Jake Browning’s girlfriend with the most incredible outfit of all time. Wives and girlfriends group chats going crazy right now.”
Jake Browning’s girlfriend with the most incredible outfit of all time. Wives and girlfriends group chats going crazy right now. pic.twitter.com/U7L2Se5gQw
— Ben Coil (@CometCoil) January 7, 2024
“Jake Browning’s girlfriend is stealing the show today,” a third person concluded.