Bengals QB Jake Browning's fiancée Stephanie Niles poses in swimsuits during her visit to Croatia [In Pics] 

Stephanie Niles, the fiancée of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, gave her followers a glimpse of her European vacation this week. On Thursday, Niles posted a carousel of photos and videos capturing moments from her beach getaway along Croatia’s coastline. She referred to the country as her “motherland.”

In the photos, Niles switched between a white bikini and a blue set as she lounged near the ocean waters.

“The return to the motherland ☀️🐚🍹🐙🩵," Niles captioned the post.

Stephanie Niles poses in swimsuit (Credits: @nileees IG)

Stephanie Niles poses in swimsuit (Credits: @nileees IG)

She has previously channeled her passion for swimwear into co-founding 7th Street Swim, a sustainable brand inspired by her interest in fashion and coastal living.

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Jake Browning's fiancée maintains modeling ambitions after viral NFL moment

Beyond the beaches of Croatia, Niles has continued to expand her modeling pursuits.

In March 2025, Stephanie Niles submitted an audition to be part of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Rookie class of 2026, hoping to fulfill a goal she’s nurtured since her teenage years, as per the magazine.

The audition follows a standout moment from 2023, when she turned heads at Paycor Stadium with a custom Bengals-themed outfit that quickly went viral on social media.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit featured her viral look on their website.

While Niles has focused on her ventures, Jake Browning has established himself as the NFL's most reliable reserve. He kept Cincinnati in the game when starting quarterback Joe Burrow was injured in 2023. He eventually established himself as capable of taking on the headlines when the team needed it most.

Although Joe Burrow returned to health the following season, Browning continued to be recognized among the top reserve signal-callers in the NFL.

Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano ranked him behind Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Daniel Jones in May 2025 rankings.

"Browning, last year's No. 1-rated backup QB, wasn't needed to start last year with Joe Burrow staying healthy the entire 2024 season," Manzano wrote. "Still, Browning cracks the top five because of his sensational seven starts in 2023."

Jake Browning's victories on Monday Night Football in Jacksonville include ones over the Vikings, Colts and Jaguars.