It is no secret that some NFL teams have no cheerleaders on the field for their home games. There are in fact six NFL teams that don’t have cheerleaders on the field at all.  The cheerleading industry is a cutthroat business and girls who are recruited to cheerlead can expect to be put in extreme situations. In fact, a recent controversy in the NFL involving cheerleaders involved some members of the Miami Dolphins who have been charged with performing nude for entertainment and commercial purposes.

What Football Teams Don’t Have NFL Cheerleaders in 2020

Did These Six Teams Ever Have Cheerleaders in the Past?

After the Chicago Bears, owned by the Halas family for decades, became the first NFL team to officially let the cheerleaders go, other teams joined the trend. The Minnesota Vikings were the first team to have a cheerleading squad that was separate from the team’s dance team when they hired them in 1983. The Indianapolis Colts had a cheerleading squad until 1987, when they dropped the “pom squad” from the name of the cheerleaders because of objections from the group. The Buffalo Bills had cheerleaders for decades before they went through several different programs in different years.

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What NFL Teams Have Cheerleaders?

The NFL is the ultimate cheerleader league. They allow a wide variety of dancing and dancing groups to perform on the sidelines without restriction. Cheerleaders are generally considered part of the overall show and are usually treated like regular performers, dancing with the team and singing/dancing along to the songs being sung.

How Much Money Do NFL Cheerleaders Make?

Being a cheerleader in the NFL depends on your experience and a number of factors. As a rookie, the cheerleader’s salary is between $20-$75k a year. However, being a veteran cheerleader can mean the difference between making $50-$70k a year. This is why cheerleaders can earn more money during the playoffs because there are more games and a higher chance of exposure.

In general, cheerleaders can make between $500-$1,000 per game they participate in. This number can change depending on the level of the team and the amount of time the team is involved in the playoffs.

There was a cheerleading book produced in the early 80’s of all of the
cheerleading styles in the NFL, and what they thought were the best
cheerleading uniforms they could get the teams to buy, but it was
basically of all cheerleading styles in the NFL, but with the
cheerleaders pictures in the front.

When Did NFL Cheerleading Begin?

The original cheerleaders were known for their performances on the sidelines of football games. They were also known for their dances which were based on pop music and often included suggestive elements. Though it is now mostly known as a male-oriented event, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been at the forefront of the cheerleading industry for almost 50 years.

How Did Cheerleading Change Over the Years?

This led to the current trend of color blocking. Color blocking is when a team or cheerleader does not follow the “traditional” color scheme for uniforms. For example, they may wear orange and purple instead of orange and white, or they may wear blue and pink instead of blue and white. The idea behind color blocking is that wearing that team’s colors outside of the team’s colors can help motivate the team’s fans.

Do NFL Cheerleaders Travel with the Team?

During the regular season, cheerleaders usually travel with the team and go to away games. However, sometimes, cheerleaders will travel with the team during the playoffs, when they play away games.

What Do Cheerleaders Do Outside of Football Games?

Cheerleaders help with both local and national charity events. The cheerleaders also provide training for other performers for cheerleading, tumbling and gymnastics. You will find cheerleaders at local events and training camp games and providing marketing material for local teams.

And of course, many girls cheer for the Ravens for the game day experience. But many of them do other jobs outside of football. Some cheerleaders land modeling and acting jobs, TV commercials and more. Many fans recognize Stacy Keibler from her time as a Baltimore Ravens cheerleader. And the most famous cheerleader from the Ravens, as of now, is still Ravenette Michelle “Lulu” O’Donnell. She was recently a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

Conclusion on NFL Teams Without Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders come in many shapes, sizes, and forms. The goal of all cheerleaders is to keep fans of the team excited, and cheering. Most people assume that cheerleaders are paid to do what they do, but that isn’t actually the case. While many cheerleaders do get paid, they can still be considered volunteers. Cheerleaders get to wear cute outfits, stand in formation, practice running in the air, and dance on the sidelines of stadiums and football games to get their fans excited for the home team.