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Giants Quarterback Jaxson Dart and Girlfriend Marissa Ayers Mark Her 23rd Birthday in New York
Marissa Ayers, girlfriend of New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, reflected on a transformative year in a TikTok video while preparing for her 23rd birthday dinner. The couple, who confirmed their relationship publicly in January 2026, opted for a relaxed weekend in New York instead of attending Coachella due to Dart's football obligations.
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The relationship between Dart and Ayers became public in January 2026, following months of rumors.
Ayers confirmed it with an Instagram post featuring 20 photos of them together from recent months. The post included images from various outings, marking what sources described as a 'hard launch' of their romance. Prior to the confirmation, rumors intensified in late 2025 after Ayers attended a Giants game and was spotted in Foxborough, Massachusetts, during a Giants loss to the Patriots.
She also appeared as a ring girl at the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua boxing match in December 2025, where her connection to Dart drew attention. Ayers shared details of their first date in October 2025, which involved dinner and a Broadway showing of 'The Great Gatsby' in New York City. Their first joint red carpet appearance occurred at the 2026 NFL Honors in February.
The couple also attended a hockey game together on Saturday.
The Giants finished with a 4-13 record, missing the playoffs for the third straight year. Marissa Ayers works as a model and influencer, with appearances as a ring card girl at combat sports events.
She has shared content on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, including glimpses of date nights in New York, such as one at 4 Charles Prime Rib. Ayers turned 23 on April 10, 2026, and her birthday video included a cameo from Dart, who kissed her on camera. >"I have felt so grateful...
“— Marissa Ayers, April 11, 2026 (TikTok video, as reported by New York Post) The couple's public appearances have included sideline photos at MetLife Stadium in December 2025. Ayers has addressed rumors, including brief speculation linking Dart to influencer Alix Earle, by posting content emphasizing their relationship. Their outings reflect a balance between Dart's NFL schedule and Ayers' modeling work.”
