Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is facing a civil theft lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, Holly Means, who claims he is withholding her property. Means is seeking $25,000 in damages, according to court documents.
The lawsuit stems from the couple's breakup in June 2025. Means alleges that Brown forced her to leave their Ohio home without her belongings when they separated. She claims some of her property is now located in Oklahoma and Kansas City, areas associated with Brown's past collegiate and professional football careers, and that he has prevented her from retrieving it.
Means recounted an incident in January 2026 where she reportedly arrived at Brown's residence with law enforcement, but he refused to open the door. She further claims Brown's actions are motivated by "anger and spite" following their breakup and her decision to relocate with their two children to Oregon.
Brown has denied the accusations. His legal response states that Means arrived at his home unannounced after he had requested she refrain from doing so. He also asserts that she abandoned her property after their breakup.
Brown and Means, a fashion influencer, began their relationship in 2019. They have two sons, Orlando Brown III, born in 2021, and Sonny Brown, born in 2023.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Brown Jr. won Super Bowl 2023 with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was originally a third-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 and played three seasons with the team before being traded to the Chiefs in 2021. He signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Bengals as a free agent in 2023 and has since signed a two-year, $32 million extension with the franchise.