GREEN BAY — A surprising off-field storyline is lighting up the NFL offseason, as Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has confirmed his relationship with influencer and model Ash Kaashh—just weeks after she was widely rumored to be dating Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

The revelation has sparked intense chatter across the league, fueled by the NFC North rivalry and the timing of recent events. Kaashh had previously been seen attending a Packers-Bears matchup and making a gesture associated with Williams, leading fans and social media accounts to speculate about a potential romance with the Bears’ star quarterback. Those rumors escalated rapidly, becoming a trending topic across sports media platforms.

However, Jacobs and Kaashh recently made their relationship public during a vacation in St. Barts, sharing photos and videos that confirmed their connection and effectively ended speculation involving Williams. The influencer also addressed the rumors directly, criticizing online speculation and reaffirming her relationship with the Packers star.

The situation has ignited fan reactions on both sides of the rivalry. Packers supporters have celebrated the news as an “off-field win,” while Bears fans have mocked the twist as another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the franchises. The drama underscores how personal relationships can become fodder for headlines when tied to high-profile athletes and fierce divisional competition.

For Williams, there is no indication of any confirmed relationship with Kaashh, and he has largely kept his personal life private. But the swirl of speculation has added a layer of celebrity intrigue to his rising NFL profile.

As the offseason continues, the Jacobs-Kaashh reveal is a reminder that in today’s NFL, headlines are no longer confined to the field—sometimes the most viral battles happen far beyond the end zone.