When it comes to NFL teams, one thing that I’m always interested in knowing is if they have cheerleaders or not. Growing up, I was a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, and I always wondered why they didn’t have cheerleaders and what it would have been like if they had one. I’m sure lots of other fans feel the same way!
It turns out that the majority of NFL teams do have cheerleaders. The oldest cheerleading squad is the Baltimore Ravens’ Rooters, which has been around since 2002. The other teams with cheerleading squads are the Bills, Browns, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Chargers, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Raiders, Rams, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, and Titans.
It’s not surprising that NFL teams have cheerleaders, especially considering the popularity of the sport. Cheerleading is a great way to generate excitement and passion during the games. Plus, having attractive women in uniforms cheering for the team definitely helps to draw bigger crowds.
The squads are typically called the team’s cheerleading squad, dance/pom-pom squad, entertainment team, or “spirit” squad. Each team has different names for their squad, but they all have the same purpose: to provide audiences with an exciting and entertaining show.
The squads have become very popular over the years and have gained more attention from fans and the media. Each team features its own unique style of cheerleading and occasionally even signature moves. The cheerleaders are also featured in numerous commercials and advertisements and have become celebrities in their own right.
The squads are composed of 20-40 people who have to go through a rigorous selection process. They need to be able to perform high-energy dance moves, have a strong sense of sportsmanship, and have a glamorous style. It’s no wonder why they’ve become so popular!
Most of the squads have their own websites that keep fans up to date with news and updates about their squad. There are even a few squads that stream their practices online so that fans can get a glimpse of what goes into making them the best.
Of course, there are few teams in the NFL that do not have cheerleaders. The Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants do not have cheerleaders, although some Chicago Bears fans have been calling for the team to have a cheer squad of their own.
The NBA also has cheerleaders, and they are quite different from the NFL cheerleaders. The NBA cheer squads have more dance-oriented routines, and their uniforms are a bit different. It’s definitely an interesting comparison!