Steelers Rookie Cuts Ties With 0nlyFans Star Girlfriend After 53-Man Roster Announcement"

The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season, solidifying depth across key positions. But while the team celebrated its future, one rookie’s off-field decision quickly became a talking point in Steelers Nation.

For young players, the excitement of securing a roster spot often comes with new pressure. Balancing football, fame, and personal life can test rookies in ways that extend far beyond the field and the playbook.

This week, just after the roster announcement, one Steelers rookie made headlines not for his performance in camp, but for a personal decision he felt was essential to protecting his career and long-term goals.

That rookie is cornerback Donte Kent, Pittsburgh’s seventh-round pick, who ended his relationship with Riley Summers, a 20-year-old OnlyFans creator from Florida known for fashion hauls, beach lifestyle content, and behind-the-scenes videos.

Summers has built a modest following of about 18,000, catering to a small but loyal community with a lighter brand of content. Despite her low-key style, the attention she generated added a layer of noise around Kent.

The rookie explained his choice clearly: “Right now, I need to focus on building my career with the Steelers. 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 in Steelers Nation.”

Fan reactions were mixed. Some applauded Kent for showing discipline and maturity, while others sympathized with Summers, noting how challenging it can be for young athletes to balance relationships under the bright spotlight of the NFL.

For Kent, the message is clear: football comes first. As he competes for snaps in Pittsburgh’s nickel defense, cutting ties with distractions may prove to be the move that helps define his early NFL career.