I can't say I ever cared about or later quit watching the NFL because of its cheerleaders, but this development certainly wouldn't bring me back as a viewer

THEN:

1973

And now:

The Philadelphia Eagles now have male cheerleaders. pic.twitter.com/N4sytTBFzq

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 31, 2026

Dallas Cowboys Relieved To No Longer Be Gayest Team In League https://t.co/jMGzX28YrA pic.twitter.com/RiD0aGJe7v

— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) August 18, 2025

And, sorry, even this wouldn’t convince me to waste a Sunday afternoon:

NFL Fans Excited For Start Of Taylor Swift Season https://t.co/y0XAk0wqK0

— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) September 1, 2026