Braxton Berrios is preparing to contribute significantly for the Houston Texans in the 2025 season, and his girlfriend Alix Earle was present to show her support during a recent joint training session. Earle documented the Texans’ practice with the Carolina Panthers by sharing photos on her Instagram story, including one featuring Berrios’ Houston Texans uniform.
Berrios and Earle have been publicly linked since 2023, first making a joint red carpet appearance at the ESPY Awards and confirming their relationship later that year.
Relationship Background Revealed on Podcast
During an October 2024 episode of her Hot Mess podcast, Earle opened up about how she initially resisted dating but eventually began a relationship with Berrios. She explained her reluctance to start a relationship despite meeting him, before growing closer to the NFL player.
“When I met Braxton, I literally was like, ‘The last thing on earth that I want is a boyfriend,’ which is why it took me so long to date him,” Earle said. “So I was like, ‘I don’t want a boyfriend.’ I was literally like, f**k that. I’m not doing it.’ “
—Alix Earle, Content Creator and Influencer
While Berrios focuses on his football career, Earle is known as a content creator and influencer, balancing their different professional paths.
Contract and Career Journey Leading to Texans in 2025
Berrios, entering his eighth NFL season in 2025, signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans after spending the previous seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Despite the headline indicating Texans, he actually inked a one-year, $1.8 million deal with the New England Patriots in the offseason.
Selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Patriots, Berrios missed his rookie year due to injury, missing out on the Patriots’ Super Bowl-winning season. He was traded to the New York Jets in 2019, where he played for four seasons before moving to Miami and then signing with the Texans.
Implications for the Texans’ Upcoming Season
Berrios’ arrival represents the Texans’ effort to strengthen their receiving corps heading into the 2025 season. Having a player with experience across several teams, including the Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins, could provide Houston with versatility on offense. With Earle publicly supporting him, Berrios appears motivated as he transitions to this new chapter.
Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how Berrios adapts in Houston and impacts the Texans’ overall performance this season.