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There will be 68 male cheerleaders in the NFL this season, a sign that the guys are here to stay

The rise of men being NFL cheerleaders continues unabated, with 68 in the 2026 season. This is down slightly from 2025.

These NFL teams don’t have cheerleaders for the 2026 season and the reasons why

We take a brief look at cheerleading, its role in football, and why eight NFL teams have not fielded a cheerleading squad ...