Braxton Berrios has been away from the field for the Houston Texans, but his name hasn’t left the spotlight thanks to his girlfriend, Alix Earle. Her Dancing With the Stars run became one of the most-watched celebrity storylines of the season.
Week after week, she earned heavy support from her massive online following, pushing her through eliminations and straight into the finale. Her growth on the show, combined with the buzz surrounding each performance, made her one of the breakout faces of the series.
Earle entered the finale as a fan favorite and finished the competition in second place. The result was still viewed as a success, especially for someone stepping outside her usual digital world into a national television stage.
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After the finale aired, she posted a celebratory video to mark the moment. One of her crew members opened a champagne bottle beside her as she stood near an airplane hangar. A private jet was visible in the background, giving the celebration a victory-tour feel.
She kept it simple with the caption and matched the energy of the moment:
“nyc here we come,” Earle wrote.
The success wasn’t surprising. Earle has built one of the strongest social media brands in her age group. She has over five million followers on Instagram alone, with millions more spread across TikTok and other platforms.
Her content ranges from lifestyle to beauty to behind-the-scenes travel, and her audience tends to turn every clip into a trend. That reach has made her a valuable collaborator for major brands. She has worked with fashion labels, beauty companies, and lifestyle partners, and even appeared in high-visibility modeling features, including digital campaigns connected to SI and other outlets.
Why Is Braxton Berrios Inactive?
While Earle was shining on national television, Braxton Berrios was dealing with a setback. The Texans’ wide receiver has been inactive for the last two weeks due to a hamstring injury that surfaced after his Week 10 appearance.
The team held him out as a precaution, and the injury report reflected limited participation followed by non-participation leading into consecutive game days. Hamstring issues can linger, especially for players whose roles rely heavily on burst, agility, and sharp changes of direction.
The Texans have been cautious, hoping to avoid aggravating the issue as they navigate the second half of the season. Berrios’ immediate future depends on how quickly he regains full speed. Houston values his versatility as both a slot option and a return specialist, and his usage tends to spike when he’s healthy.
If he progresses through practice without setbacks, he should slide back into the rotation soon. For now, the team is managing him week by week, prioritizing recovery over forcing a rushed return.
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