Carolina Panthers Rookie Dumps OnlyFans Star Girlfriend Right After Making the 53-Man Roster
The Carolina Panthers have officially finalized their 53-man roster, turning their attention to a season filled with high expectations. But off the field, one rookie’s personal decision quickly became a hot topic in Charlotte.
For many first-year players, making the final roster is the culmination of years of hard work. However, with that achievement comes increased pressure — and the challenge of balancing football commitments with the distractions of newfound fame.
This week, one rookie’s choice went viral. Instead of celebrating with family and friends after securing a spot on the roster, he became the subject of conversation for ending a relationship he felt was too distracting at a pivotal moment in his career.
That rookie is linebacker Nick Martin, the Panthers’ third-round pick, who made the decision to end his relationship with Ashley Marie, a 21-year-old OnlyFans creator known for her cosplay, bikini shoots, and lifestyle content that caters to anime and gaming communities.
Marie, who first gained attention on TikTok before expanding to OnlyFans, has around 50,000 followers. While her brand focuses on friendly, fan-oriented content rather than explicit material, her growing platform inevitably placed a spotlight on Martin.
The rookie explained his decision with candid honesty: “Right now, I need to focus on building my career with the Panthers. She brought too much noise, too many eyes on me. I need peace, I need focus — if not, I’ll lose my chance and be left behind under the bright lights of Bank of America Stadium.”
Reactions poured in across social media. Some fans praised Martin for making a professional decision that prioritized football, while others empathized with Marie, acknowledging the personal toll of living under the NFL’s intense spotlight.
For Martin, the choice sends a clear message to teammates and fans: his focus is fully on football. As he begins his role as a backup linebacker and special-teams contributor, he is making it clear — the
Blockbuster NFL Trade Proposal Ships Steelers $96 Million All-Pro to Fix Defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired safety Kyle Dugger from the New England Patriots on Tuesday night. But if the Steelers are open to more trading, could they be a potential fit for a massive move for a lineman such as Quinnen Williams before the NFL trade deadline next week?
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox argued the Steelers could be. Knox named the team one of two potential suitors for Williams, who made first-team All-Pro in 2022.
“A three-time Pro Bowler with 40 sacks on his NFL resume, Williams is the sort of player who would land the Jets premium draft capital that could be used to chase a quarterback in 2026,” Knox wrote. “He won’t turn 28 until December, and he’s under contract through 2027.”
Williams has posted 32 combined tackles, including seven tackles for loss in eight games this season. He also has three forced fumbles, three quarterback hits and a sack.
However, the New York Jets defensive lineman wouldn’t come cheaply. Knox argued any trade proposal for Williams should begin with a 2026 first-round pick.
That’s why pundits are likely to see any move to acquire the Jets defensive lineman as a “blockbuster.”
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, November 4.
How Quinnen Williams Could Fit With the Steelers
The Steelers saw first hand the kind of impact Williams can make. In Week 1 versus the Steelers, Williams registered three quarterback hits, two tackles for loss, and one sack.
That’s the biggest impact the Jets defensive lineman has had on a game this season.
The Steelers offensive line had a slow start to the season, and it’s possible Williams’ big season opener was partly due to poor technique from Broderick Jones. The Steelers shouldn’t acquire Williams just because of what he did against them.
Having said that, according to the Pro Football Focus player grades, the 27-year-old has been the Jets’ best defender in 2025. He’s also been one of the top run defenders in the league this season.
The Steelers’ biggest defensive problem has been in pass coverage. But improving in run defense could help the unit dedicate more defenders against the pass.
At the very least, if Williams helped the Steelers shut down the run, Pittsburgh opponents would be one-dimensional.
Williams could improve the Steelers pass rush as well. He has recorded at least 5.5 sacks in each season since 2020.
Why the Steelers Shouldn’t Acquire Williams
Age hasn’t been a big concern for the Steelers while they’ve tried to find defensive improvements over the past couple years. But at some point, it has to become a concern.
While Williams is still on the right side of 30 (he turns 28 in December), he could be closer to his decline than his peak.
The Steelers defense arguably already has too many of those types of players. The unit has a lot of former All-Pros who aren’t playing at that level anymore in 2025. That’s likely due to age.
If this were the first veteran the Steelers were adding to their defense in quite some time, it wouldn’t be a big concern. But he’s not.
Trading a first-round pick and more selections would also very likely rule out the Steelers finding a future franchise quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft.
In March, the Steelers would still have Williams but potentially no quarterback if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return.
Williams could be just the defensive lineman to fix multiple issues for the Steelers defense in 2025. But the team needs a youth movement along the defensive front, and adding Williams would come with just too big of a mortgage to be a good idea.
