Cheer on the Cowboys, Earn More Coin: Dallas Cheerleaders Secure Massive Pay Bump
Dallas Cheerleaders of the Dallas Cowboys receive significant increase in salary, amounting to a 400% boost.
Hold onto your pom-poms, fellow football fanatics! The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are about to rake in some serious dough.
With a whopping 400% pay raise for the 2025 season, these ladies are ready to slay the gridiron like never before. The juicy details unfold in episode 7 ("Saturn Returns") of the popular Netflix docuseries, "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders."
In a heartwarming moment, four-year team veteran Megan McElaney spills the beans to the camera, sharing that the squad's work has finally paid off. "We've been heard, and they wanted to dish out some serious cash," McElaney reveals. "We scored a 400% increase, baby—that's life-changing money!"
Former cheerlette Jada McLean expresses her relief, feeling as though they finally earned a well-deserved victory. Fellow team member Armani Latimer echoes McElaney, sharing that their push for fairer compensation reaped great results.
The Dallas Cowboys management responded to our query, stating, "You'll see in the show that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were stoked about the outcome."
Bold Moves: Alopecia Awareness, Love, and Parton's Country Chic
In a separate heroic act, a cheerleader decided to go sans wig during a performance to raise alopecia awareness. Meanwhile, Bengals kicker Cade York shared a steamy smooch with his Cowboys cheerleader girlfriend Zoe Dale after a win. Dolly Parton even donned a cheerleader outfit for a rockin' performance during a game.
Overtime: More Money for the Long Haul
Back in 2019, the Cowboys settled a lawsuit with former cheerleader Erica Wilkins and bumped up their cheerleaders' game-day pay from $200 to $400. But the team isn't just raking in the big bucks; Forbes ranked the Dallas Cowboys the wealthiest NFL organization in 2024, boasting a whopping $10 billion fortune.
The cheerleaders' hard-earned victory comes after years of struggle and advocacy, fighting for fair compensation and their right to be recognized as professional athletes. Though the fight is far from over—issues like health insurance remain on the table—this 400% raise represents a major triumph in their quest for a more equitable payday. Here's to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and their continued fight!
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, not just crowned beauties on the sidelines, are now poised to shine on the field with their newly earned rewards. In episode 7 of "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders," they'll showcase their skills in football's rhythm with a spectacular video of sports dance, all while proudly flaunting their significant pay increase of 400%.
