Former NFL Player Biermann Shares Harrowing Tale of Abuse and Survival

On October 10, 2025, former NFL player Kroy Biermann, 40, took to Instagram to share a harrowing account of his experience in an abusive relationship. In a lengthy post, Biermann opened up about the "years of confusion, pain, and survival" he endured, describing a situation that "looked like love but felt like [he] was slowly being ripped apart."

Biermann alleged that he was "trapped in deliberately orchestrated chaos," where he was "the one blamed for the storm" and had "every word twisted" and "every effort" deemed "never enough." The emotional toll was immense, with Biermann admitting that he "didn't think [he'd] make it" and that "death can start to sound like peace."

However, Biermann found strength in his faith, crediting God for meeting him in his darkest moments and reminding him that his "life still had purpose" and that his "story wasn't over." He encouraged others in similar situations to "cry out to Him," assuring them that they are "not alone" and that "God's not done with [their] story."

While Biermann did not name anyone specifically, his post has sparked speculation that he was referring to his estranged wife, Kim Zolciak, with whom he has been embroiled in a messy divorce since 2023. The former couple's relationship has been marked by allegations of abuse, gambling problems, and other issues.