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Since being drafted in 2016, quarterback Jacoby Brissett has become a journeyman in the NFL. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round, and after his rookie year, he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts where he played for two seasons. Over the next few years, he bounced around from the Miami Dolphins to the Cleveland Browns to the Washington Commanders and then back to the Patriots.

But through all the changes with new cities, fanbases, and teams, one constant in his life has been his longtime girlfriend. But now there are rumblings that their partnership may be over.

Here’s more on that and what we know about Sloan Young.

Jacoby Brissett during the New England Patriots OTA offseason workout
Jacoby Brissett during the New England Patriots OTA offseason workout | Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Who is Sloan Young?

Young was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina.

She attended Walter Hines Page High School before enrolling at the University of North Carolina, where she earned a degree in Interpersonal Communications. FabWags noted that Young is a devout Christian and once shared that her post-college plans would include dedicating herself to an urban ministry.

She explained: “After graduating from college, I decided to follow my call to urban ministry. God gave me a love for the urban culture at an early age, and when I began life with Him he increased that love. I didn’t want to be a Christian that lives a safe life, only pursuing God on Sundays, or just tweeting bible verses as my ministry. I wanted to completely dive into serving others and going after people who the world would turn away from, the same group of people that God’s heart so desperately desires.”

Since 2012, she has worked with various non-profit religious organizations.

Brissett and Young dated for several years

Young and the athlete started dating back in 2013 when he played for NC State, the details of exactly how they met are unclear.

While the two managed to keep many details about their relationship under wraps, they have shouted each other out on social media from time to time with Brissett posting that Young is his “Daily inspiration.”

And Young used to run a blog where gushed about her beau in 2015, writing: “God also uses my boyfriend to show me so clearly His grace and love in the man that he is and how he pursues me, protects me, and forgives me like nobody ever has.” 

Young was by Brissett’s side when he was drafted by the Patriots and has been with him during every roster move that followed. But now some believe they have broken up.

Young’s account is private now

The split rumors began to swirl after Young and Brissett stopped following one another on social media which is usually a sign that two people have ended things.

Young has now switched her Instagram account to private, and her X account no longer exists.

The only information currently available about her on the internet is her LinkedIn and her real estate profile, which say she is a full-time broker and realtor living in Charlotte, North Carolina.