Fact Check: Was Hailee Steinfeld a Broncos and Seahawks Fan Before Dating Josh Allen?

Samnur Reza | 16/01/2026
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld

The Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills are just days away from travelling to Mile High to face the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round. It’s a big test for Allen, who’s chasing the perfect two-year run. After winning MVP last season, a Super Bowl would cap it off perfectly. But before all that, the QB might have to face some off-field distractions… involving his wife.

Allen married Hollywood actress Hailee Steinfeld in May last year after proposing in 2024. They started dating in 2023, and fans have spotted Steinfeld at Highmark Stadium more times than they can count since then. Some even call her a true Bills fan now, especially after those playful jabs she has thrown at Buffalo’s rivals.

But it turns out, Steinfeld might have a few skeletons in her NFL closet, with reports suggesting she used to root for her husband’s next opponent. And another team on the side.

Claim: Rumors have been swirling that Steinfeld used to be a die-hard Broncos fan. On top of that, she’s supposedly a Seattle Seahawks fan too, having been spotted rocking their jersey.

Source of the Claim: Ahead of the Divisional matchup, a couple of old clips and one photo resurfaced online. One shows her in a customized Broncos jersey dapping it up, and another is a short dancing video in the same jersey. The Seahawks video that popped up showed her flicking her hair while wearing their merch.

Verdict: There’s some truth and some fiction here. She was indeed a Broncos fan before dating Allen. That dapping photo comes straight from her social media, celebrating Denver’s Super Bowl 50 win over the Panthers.

The Seahawks claim, however, is misleading. She did wear the jersey, but it was given to her as a gift after she opened for Meghan Trainor’s “The Untouchable Tour” at the then-Century Link Field (now-Lumen Field) in 2016. So, not because she was a die-hard fan.

The video of Hailee grooving to Hit the Quan is real as well:

All told, let’s not drag the poor girl over this. Those pics and videos are a decade old at this point. And obviously, she’s rooting for the Bills now. It’s also nothing new. Taylor Swift, who’s become one of the faces of Chiefs fandom, used to be a Philly fan. Now she isn’t. Things change.

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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