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Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown engaged to Brooklyn Adams

Published 8 July 2026

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Brooklyn Adams, after a proposal on a yacht earlier this week. The couple, who have been together since high school, announced the news on social media on Tuesday, July 7.

The proposal took place on a boat decorated with white flowers at sunset, with the couple both wearing white outfits and a violinist providing music. Adams shared the moment on Instagram with a series of photos and videos, captioning the post "Hard launch." The images showed St. Brown on one knee presenting a ring and the couple celebrating, with Adams later posing in front of signs spelling "MRS."

The announcement drew congratulatory messages from across the NFL community and beyond, including from Lions quarterback Jared Goff, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, and actor and Lions fan Taylor Lautner. Adams, 26, is a registered nurse who graduated in 2024. The couple purchased a home together last year and have been in a relationship for approximately a decade. Adams also leads the St. Brown Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth literacy in Michigan which was established in 2025.

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