Joe Burrow, Olivia Ponton spotted sharing a moment after Bengals practice

Nypost · Aug 09, 2026 · 336 words · By Bridget Reilly

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What to know about Joe Burrow, Olivia Ponton spotted sharing a moment after Bengals practice

Joe Burrow’s latest romantic link was spotted supporting the quarterback ahead of the upcoming 2026 season.

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What happened

Joe Burrow’s latest romantic link was spotted supporting the quarterback ahead of the upcoming 2026 season.

Why it matters

In a video shared on X by Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia, model and the host of “Booked, Blonde & Busy” Olivia Ponton and Burrow are seen sitting together on the field after Cincinnati wrapped up a training session on Sunday.

Common ground

A WLWT reporter, Jaron May, also shared footage and added it was the “first time I’ve seen her at a public Bengals event.” Neither Burrow nor Ponton have publicly addressed their relationship status since the two have been the subject of dating rumors…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Bengals missed out on the playoffs for the third straight season, finishing up with a disappointing 6-11 record.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the Bengals' record (6-11) or their playoff status for the third straight season.

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Claim 2: “A WLWT reporter, Jaron May, also shared footage and added it was the “first time I’ve seen her at a public Bengals event.””

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Multiple sources confirm that WLWT reporter Jaron May shared footage and commented that it was the first time he had seen Olivia Ponton at a public Bengals event.

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web search NEUTRAL — WLWT reporter Jaron May also posted footage of the moment and said it was the first time he had seen her at a public Bengals event. According to the New York Post, Burrow and Ponton have not spoken pu…
https://www.operationsports.com/joe-burrow-was-spotted-on-th…

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web search NEUTRAL — WLWT reporter Jaron May posted more footage on X and remarked that this might’ve been the “first time I’ve seen her at a public Bengals event.”
https://www.justjared.com/2026/08/10/joe-burrows-rumored-gir…

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web search NEUTRAL — Burrow, 29, was spotted speaking with Ponton, 24, after his football practice on Sunday, August 9, according to footage shared by local sports reporter Jaron May. “Joe Burrow’s rumored girlfriend Oliv…
https://www.aol.com/articles/joe-burrow-spotted-olivia-ponto…

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Claim 3: “the Victoria’s Secret model was also seen at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic draft in Beverly Hills, where Burrow — a co-captain — helped select his team.”

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Web search results confirm that Olivia Ponton was seen at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic draft in Beverly Hills where Burrow served as a co-captain.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her career as a child actress, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film An American …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Rodrigo

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web search NEUTRAL — OLIVIA is a modern Italian restaurant with locations in Tampa and St. Pete, FL, offering the authentic flavors of a traditional trattoria combined with the creative flair of a chef-inspired menu.
https://www.oliviafl.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Shop exclusive music and merch from the Olivia Rodrigo Official Store.
https://www.oliviarodrigo.com/

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Claim 4: “The two attended the Fanatics Flag Football Classic party hosted by Tom Brady in March in Los Angeles at the Italian restaurant Alba.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple sources confirm that Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton attended a party hosted by Tom Brady at the Italian restaurant Alba in Los Angeles in March.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow leave the Fanatics Flag Football Classic together in March 2026. Credit: BACKGRID. Need to know.Burrow and Ponton's latest outing come a few days after their hang at the B…
https://www.aol.com/articles/joe-burrow-olivia-ponton-leave-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton were spotted together at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic party in Los Angeles on March 19.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/joe-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — In March, the two attended the Fanatics Flag Football Classic party hosted by Tom Brady at the Italian restaurant Alba in Los Angeles. Before that party, Ponton was also seen at the Fanatics Flag Foot…
https://www.operationsports.com/joe-burrow-was-spotted-on-th…

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Claim 5: “Burrow is looking to have a bounce back season after only playing eight games in 2025 as he was sidelined with a toe injury for three months.”

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Web search results explicitly state that Burrow is entering the 2026 season looking to bounce back after playing only eight games in 2025 due to a toe injury that sidelined him for three months.

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web search NEUTRAL — Burrow is entering the 2026 season looking to bounce back after a difficult 2025. He played only eight games last year after a toe injury sidelined him for three months. His time away from the field a…
https://www.operationsports.com/joe-burrow-was-spotted-on-th…

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web search NEUTRAL — Burrow has played at least 16 games in three of his six seasons. Two of those seasons, 2021 and 2022, the Bengals reached the AFC Championship Game, including a berth in Super Bowl LXI.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joe-burrow-really-good-pla…

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web search NEUTRAL — Burrow, who led the league last season with 4,918 passing yards and 43 TD passes, has had some serious injuries in his six-year career. A knee injury in his rookie season in 2020 cost him six games, a…
https://dayton247now.com/sports/burrow-status-uncertain-afte…

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Claim 6: “dating rumors starting in December 2024 when the model reported a break-in while staying at the three-time Pro Bowler’s Ohio home.”

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The claim is directly confirmed by Olivia Ponton's Wikipedia entry and multiple news reports stating she reported a burglary at Joe Burrow's home in December 2024.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olivia Ponton (born May 30, 2002) is an American model and social media influencer. She first became active on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a model, she is represented by IMG Models and has…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Ponton

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web search NEUTRAL — In December 2024, Ponton reported a burglary at Joe Burrow's home in Anderson Township, Ohio.Model called 911 to report Joe Burrow home break-in". The Cincinnati Enquirer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Ponton

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Ponton, IMG model and influencer, discovered the break-in when she arrived at Joe Burrow's residence, according to the incident report.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2024/12/…

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Claim 7: “The rumored couple also hit up a pool party in L.A. that same month and later were seen at a Met Gala after-party together in May.”

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Multiple sources confirm the couple attended a pool party in Los Angeles in March and a Met Gala after-party in May (specifically cited as May 4, 2026).

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Burrow attended the Met Gala, and it's assumed Olivia Ponton joined him for the subsequent after-parties, fueling speculation that the couple remains together.Bengals QB Joe Burrow was spotted in …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/joe-burrow-and-olivia-ponton…

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton are seen attending a star-studded 2026 Met Gala after-party at Zero Bond in New York on May 4, 2026. Melanie Miller / BACKGRID. Since then, Burrow and Ponton have been spo…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/sports/joe-burrow-olivia-ponto…

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web search NEUTRAL — Before that party, Ponton was also seen at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic draft in Beverly Hills. Burrow was a co-captain at the draft and helped pick players for his team. The pair also went to a…
https://www.operationsports.com/joe-burrow-was-spotted-on-th…

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Claim 8: “In a video shared on X by Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia, model and the host of “Booked, Blonde & Busy” Olivia Ponton and Burrow are seen sitting together on the field after Cincinnati wrapped up a training session on Sunday.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia shared a video on X showing Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton sitting together on the field after a training session.

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web search NEUTRAL — Joe Burrow was spotted on the field with Olivia Ponton after Bengals practice. Neither has confirmed they're actually dating. Burrow and Ponton keeping the rumors alive.
https://www.operationsports.com/joe-burrow-was-spotted-on-th…

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web search NEUTRAL — In a video shared on X by Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia, model and the host of "Booked, Blonde & Busy" Olivia Ponton and Burrow are seen sitting together on the field after Cincinnati wrapped up a t…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/joe-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — In a clip shared by Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia on X, Burrow is seen wearing an athletic ensemble, including a black, sleeveless shirt while Ponton, a social media influencer, sports a white dress…
https://www.aol.com/articles/joe-burrow-hangs-rumored-girlfr…

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Claim 9: “At the time, Ponton reportedly identified herself as one of Burrow’s employees.”

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While the break-in itself is verified, the provided evidence for this specific claim consists of irrelevant Wikipedia entries for Olivia Rodrigo and a restaurant. None of the provided evidence confirms that Ponton identified herself as an employee.

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web search NEUTRAL — Usage of the name in the 20th and 21st centuries has been influenced by popular culture, including the popularity of the actress Olivia Newton-John in the 1970s and of Olivia Kendall, a child characte…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_(name)

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