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Time of India
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brandon Aiyuk's wife reveals why NFL wives panic as training camp kicks off with intense uncertainty
Brandon Aiyuk's Wife Rochelle Searight Spills What Really Happens During Training Camp (Rochelle Searight Instagram) As NFL training camps kick off across the country, excitement soars for fans gearing up for fantasy leagues and regular-season action. But behind the scenes, a different kind of storm brews—this one among the wives and girlfriends of players who suddenly find their lives flipped upside down. Rochelle Searight, wife of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, has become the unexpected voice of this under-the-radar reality. Why NFL WAGs feel the heat when training camp begins In a candid and humorous TikTok, Rochelle peeled back the curtain on what life looks like when an NFL season revs up. 'Why do all the wives and girlfriends [of NFL players] go into a frenzy when their men report for training camp?' she asked. 'Why is everybody online complaining? Let me give y'all some of these details on training camp and why everybody's in a panic.' For many, training camp isn't just about players sweating it out on the field. It's also about emotional labor, solo parenting, and the sudden vacuum left by partners who must report for duty with strict schedules and even stricter curfews. 'Training camp does last for multiple weeks and the women freak out because — so in my situation, I'm a mother. Now he has to abruptly leave, and [I'm] taking care of my rambunctious four-year-old by myself, who has never slept, and he is off the walls,' Rochelle admitted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover Nikoo Homes from ₹1.2 Cr* Nikoo Homes Sadahalli Learn More Undo The chaos intensifies for WAGs who don't live in the team's city. 'The wives and girlfriends who are back home now have to get left and [their significant other] have to go report to work, go to camp. I get to see my husband every few days, they don't get to see their man at all for like weeks,' she said, highlighting the long-distance strain. The stress of uncertainty and the power of social media distraction Rochelle also brought attention to the emotional rollercoaster of NFL job security. 'Some of the men are not guaranteed a spot yet, they are fighting for their spot on the team. So if they don't make this team and they end up on a different team, the family has to pack up and move. It's just a lot,' she shared. With social media as a coping mechanism, she clarified, 'No, our men aren't our whole personality people. It just gives us a fun thing to look forward to. It's just content.' Fortunately, stability may be on the horizon for the Aiyuks. After tense negotiations, Brandon signed a $120 million extension with the 49ers, although he's still recovering from a torn ACL. With the 2025 season opener set for Sept. 7 in Seattle, Rochelle's words echo the silent sacrifices made behind every game day highlight. FAQs: 1. Has the NFL 2025 season's training camp started? By July 23 all training camps have begun around the league. 2. When will the NFL 2025 season start? The 2025 NFL season will kick off on September 4. 3. Where can you watch NFL training camp ? NFL Network and NFL+ will provide daily coverage of training camp, including "Inside Training Camp" segments starting July 28th. Also Read: Travis Kelce says he's just Taylor Swift's 'NFL hooker' and sparks backlash over sexist 'Pretty Woman' comparison For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
NFL WAG reveals why partners 'go into meltdown' when training camp begins
With NFL training camps officially underway, it's a time of the year the wives and girlfriends of players go weeks without seeing their partners and husbands. It's all part of an effort to build camaraderie among teammates old and new as they all get their bodies in shape for a grueling season. Rochelle Searight, the newlywed wife of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, opened up about how tough the experience is on WAGs in the summer each season. 'Why do all the wives and girlfriends [of NFL players] go into a frenzy when their men report for training camp? Why is everybody online complaining? Let me give y'all some of these details on training camp and why everybody's in a panic,' Searight said in a TikTok video posted on Wednesday. 'This is my husband's sixth year in the NFL. Every single season has looked different in training camp. But one thing that will never change is the men are in camp for real. 'They have to report to work and they have to sleep in their hotel, they have a curfew, and if they leave, they get a huge fine. It's crazy. 'Training camp does last for multiple weeks and the women freak out because — so in my situation, I'm a mother. 'Now he has to abruptly leave, and [I'm] taking care of my rambunctious four-year-old by myself, who has never slept, and he is off the walls.' Searight mentioned how everyone is coming from a different situation - with some WAGs dealing with long-distance or a lack of job security. 'For some other people's situations, they're not based in the same city that the team plays… and they stay in the Bay just during the season,' Searight continued, using the 49ers as an example. 'The wives and girlfriends who are back home now have to get left and [their significant other] have to go report to work, go to camp. I get to see my husband every few days, they don't get to see their man at all for like weeks.' 'Another thing, minicamp is so intense. Some of the men are not guaranteed a spot yet, they are fighting for their spot on the team. So if they don't make this team and they end up on a different team, the family has to pack up and move. It's just a lot. 'Abrupt training camp change is no joke, so that's why you'll see all of the girlies going crazy online and then social media is a fun way to just distract from that time. 'So no, our men aren't our whole personality people. It just gives us a fun thing to look forward to. It's just content.' Searight says, 'Abrupt training camp change is no joke, so that's why you'll see all of the girlies going crazy online' (pictured: Christian McCaffrey (L) and his wife Olivia Culpo (R)) Searight is an influencer and content creator who works in the beauty industry. She boasts 257,000 followers on TikTok. She's been coupled up with Aiyuk since at least November of 2018 - while he was playing college football at Arizona State. Aiyuk and Searight have a son, Braylon, who was born in September of 2020 - per her Instagram. The wideout and the 49ers agreed to terms on a four-year $120million extension last season. It includes $76million in guarantees. San Francisco opens its 2025 campaign against the rival Seattle Seahawks on the road on September 7.
New York Post
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Brandon Aiyuk's wife explains why WAGs are ‘in a panic' at the start of training camp
It's NFL WAG season, according to the wife of San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Rochelle Searight, who married Aiyuk in California in April, broke down why some NFL WAGs are 'freaking out' online about training camp starting this week. 'Why do all the wives and girlfriends [of NFL players] go into a frenzy when their men report for training camp? Why is everybody online complaining? Let me give y'all some of these details on training camp and why everybody's in a panic,' Searight said Wednesday in a TikTok video. Advertisement 'This is my husband's sixth year in the NFL. Every single season has looked different in training camp. But one thing that will never change is the men are in camp for real. They have to report to work and they have to sleep in their hotel, they have a curfew, and if they leave, they get a huge fine. It's crazy. 'Training camp does last for multiple weeks and the women freak out because — so in my situation, I'm a mother. Now he has to abruptly leave, and [I'm] taking care of my rambunctious four-year-old by myself, who has never slept, and he is off the walls.' Advertisement 3 Rochelle Searight, who married Aiyuk in California in April, broke down why some NFL WAGs are 'freaking out' online about training camp starting this week. TikTok/Rochelle Searight Searight went on to explain that everyone's situation is different, and some wives and girlfriends deal with the long-distance and lack of job security. ' For some other people's situations, they're not based in the same city that the team plays… and they stay in the Bay just during the season,' Searight continued. 'The wives and girlfriends who are back home now have to get left and [their significant other] have to go report to work, go to camp. I get to see my husband every few days, they don't get to see their man at all for like weeks.' 3 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and Rochelle Searight at Levi's Stadium. Instagram/Rochelle Searight Advertisement 'Another thing, minicamp is so intense. Some of the men are not guaranteed a spot yet, they are fighting for their spot on the team. So if they don't make this team and they end up on a different team, the family has to pack up and move. It's just a lot. 'Abrupt training camp change is no joke, so that's why you'll see all of the girlies going crazy online and then social media is a fun way to just distract from that time. So no, our men aren't our whole personality people. It just gives us a fun thing to look forward to. It's just content.' Searight captioned her post, 'After 'Love Island' comes NFL Wag season. Beware y'all, we're back. Try not to cringe.' She works in the beauty industry and is a digital content creator with more than 257,000 followers on TikTok. Advertisement 3 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, right, watches as players practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. AP The couple has been together since at least November 2018, when she was 19 and Aiyuk played college football at Arizona State. Aiyuk and Searight share a son, Braylon, who was born in September 2020, according to her Instagram. Aiyuk and the 49ers agreed to terms on a four-year, $120 million extension with $76 million in guarantees last August following contentious negotiations. San Francisco selected Aiyuk in the first round (No. 25 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. The 49ers open the 2025 campaign against the Seahawks on Sept. 7 in Seattle.
