The Philadelphia Eagles’ four male cheerleaders—veterans James LeGette, Dalton Walsh, Alex Fan, and rookie Jackson O’Brien—performed in preseason clips that drew sharp criticism, with fans labeling the routines ‘cringe bullshit’ and vowing to skip NFL games. Similar backlash hit the New England Patriots’ Jeremy Greer for stealing the show at Gillette Stadium. About a dozen teams now include men, a trend starting with the Rams and Saints in 2018 focused on dance skills over gender, fueling debates on sideline entertainment and fan appeal.
NFL Male Cheerleaders Face Social Media Backlash Following Viral Videos
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NFL cheerleaders controversy, NFL male cheerleaders, online reaction, Social Media Backlash, viral videos
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