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NFL Cheerleading

For many NFL teams, their franchise also includes a cheerleading squad. Cheerleaders are a popular addition that can give a team more coverage/airtime, popular local support and increased media image. According to most NFL cheerleading sites, cheerleading is classified as a part-time job. However, this "part-time" job is a substantial commitment of time for practice, camp, games, appearances, photo shoots, and charity events.

Most often, cheerleaders have completed or are attending a university, and continue on to other careers after cheering for an average of 1-4 seasons.

Apart from their main duties of cheering during the football games, the cheerleaders have many other responsibilities.

Nearly every team member is available for appearances at schools, events, conferences, etc., for a set fee. An anticipated annual event is the release of each squad's calendar, featuring members for each month in swimsuits, lingerie, or uniforms. As well as being a mainstay of American football culture, the cheerleaders are one of the biggest entertainment groups to regularly perform for the U.S. Military overseas.

All performances and tours are enlisted by the USO. Teams send their variety show, an elite group of their best members, to perform combination shows of dance, music, baton twirling, acrobatics, gymnastics, and more. In February 2007, the Buffalo Jills even sent a squad of 8 along with their choreographer into the war zone of Iraq.

As of 2006, a competition strictly for NFL cheerleaders was introduced on The NFL Network, called NFL Cheerleader Playoffs. Two girls from each cheerleading team compete against other mini-teams in various athletic events. This includes kayaking, 100 yd. dash, obstacle courses, and more.

Misconceptions

Cheerleaders are strictly prohibited from dating NFL players. However, most often the cheerleaders don't even see or come into contact with the players. It was recommended, in the FAQ section of the Miami Dolphins audition page, that if a woman's intention in joining a cheer squad was to date a NFL player, she should simply become a groupie, not a cheerleader.

Magazine Coverage

Of all the American men's magazines, Maxim most regularly features NFL cheerleaders. While mostly famous for their pin-up style photographs of said cheerleaders, the articles comprise the bulk of modern cheerleader biographical material. Cheerleaders featured in Maxim include:

• Meghan Vasconcellos, Maxim, Sept. 2006
• Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Maxim Hot 100, 2005

Teams

Listed by name, with corresponding NFL football team:

Name	Established	NFL Team
Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders	1977	Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders	1976	Atlanta Falcons
Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders*	1998	Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Jills	1967 They existed as the Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders from 1960-1965	Buffalo Bills
Carolina Topcats	1996	Carolina Panthers
Cincinnati Ben-Gals	1976	Cincinnati Bengals
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders	1972	Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders	1977	Denver Broncos
Houston Texans Cheerleaders	2002	Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders	1977	Indianapolis Colts
Jacksonville ROAR	1995	Jacksonville Jaguars
Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders	1960s	Kansas City Chiefs
Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders	1966	Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders	1984 professional / official	Minnesota Vikings
New England Patriots Cheerleaders	1977	New England Patriots
New Orleans Saintsations	1977	New Orleans Saints
Oakland Raiderettes	1961	Oakland Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelerettes	1960-1969	Pittsburgh Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders	1948	Philadelphia Eagles
Rams Cheerleaders	1974	St. Louis Rams
San Diego Charger Girls	1976	San Diego Chargers
San Fransisco Gold Rush	1979 (as a coed quad before becoming an all-girl squad in 1983	San Fransisco 49ers
Seattle Sea Gals	1976	Seattle Seahawks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders (formerly the SwashBuclers* from 1976-1999)*	1976	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders	1975	Tennessee Titans
Washington Redskins Cheerleaders	1962	Washington Redskins

* Ravens Cheerleading Squad is technically a Co-ed Stunt and All-Female Dance squad.

Notable Cheerleaders

Arizona Cardinals

Danielle Demski, Miss Arizona USA, 2004

Atlanta Falcons

• Nicole Duncan, Georgia State University Cheerleading Coach
• Whitney Frink, Hollywood TV Producer

Baltimore Ravens

• Stacy Keibler, Former professional WWE wrestler

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

   • Lezlie Deane, actress, founder of techno group Fem2fem
   • Bonnie-Jill Laflin, actress/model
   • Michelle Parma, actress, MTV's Road Rules: Europe
   • Sarah Shahi, (1999-2000), actress, plays Carmen on The L Word, second season
   • Jill Marie Jones, actress, plays Toni On Girlfriends
   • Kristin Holt, television personality, entertainment news correspondent.

Denver Broncos

• Katee Doland, Miss Colorado USA 2001
• Tatiana Anderson, Host of ESPN'S TV show Kiana's Flex Appeal

Miami Dolphins

• Shannon Ford, Miss Florida USA 2002
• Suzy Tavarez, On-Air Personality, LA radio station KIIS-FM

New England Patriots

• Kristin Gauvin, Miss Massachusetts 2005

Oakland Raiderettes

• Danielle Gamba, Playboy Cyber Girl of the Month, October 2004.
• Jennifer (Jenn) Grijalva, actress, MTV's The Real World (season 18).

Saint Louis Rams

• Lisa Guerrero, (1980s) American sports broadcaster, actress, model
• Jenilee Harrison,(1978-1980), actress, Three's Company

San Diego Chargers

• Charisma Carpenter, actress, played Cordelia Chase on Buffy The Vampire Slayer

San Francisco Gold Rush

• Angela King-Twitero, author of The Business of Professional Cheerleading, and dance costume designer (eight NFL Cheerleading teams wear her designs) Angela transitioned from cheerleader to director of the Gold Rush Cheerleaders, and lead the team from 1992-1997. She also was the founding co-director of the NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders from 1992-1997.

Tennessee Titans

• Dr. Monica Williams, Vanderbilt University cancer research fellow

Washington Redskins Cheerleaders

   • Debbie Barrigan (1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001), Blast! dance troupe member
   • Michaé Holloman, (2000- ), Miss Maryland USA 2007
   • Kristianna Nichols, Mrs. America 1992

Pro Bowl

Each year, one squad member from every NFL team is chosen to participate in the collective Pro Bowl cheerleading squad. Traditionally, this is the highest honor of talent and popularity an NFL cheerleader can receive.

2006 Pro Bowl AFC Cheerleading Squad

Dorothy Lee, Baltimore Ravens
Eileen Stachowiak, Buffalo Bills
Melissa Scalia, Cincinnati Bengals
Renee Herlocker, Denver Broncos
Rolanda Johnson, Houston Texans
Brandi Jones, Indianapolis Colts
Aubrey Moore, Jacksonville Jaguars
Amy Day, Kansas City Chiefs
Danielle O'Connell, Miami Dolphins
Nicole Schell, New England Patriots
Nikki Rogers, Oakland Raiders
Lacy Harrison, San Diego Chargers
Kerry Arrington, Tennesee Titans

2006 Pro Bowl NFC Cheerleading Squad

Kristi Gauble, Arizona Cardinals
Melanie Snare (Sutton), Atlanta Falcons
Amy Woodard, Carolina Panthers
Lynlee Allen, Dallas Cowboys
Theresa Baugus, Minnesota Vikings
Lindsey Williams, New Orleans Saints
Tara Keating, Philadelphia Eagles
Kristin Beisel (Wolff), San Francisco 49ers
Trina Mills, Seattle Seahawks
Lacey Baldwin, St. Louis Rams
Jennifer Abbott, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Courtney DeYoung, Washington Redskins

2005 Pro Bowl Cheerleading Squad

Heather Joy, Arizona Cardinals
Kim Kennedy, Atlanta Falcons
Jamie Ringer, Buffalo Bills
Shannon McClattie, Carolina Panthers
Tara Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals
Brandi Redmond, Dallas Cowboys
Sarah Silva, Denver Broncos
Julie Rainbolt, Houston Texans
Jennifer Trock, Indianapolis Colts
Jill Cottingham, Jacksonville Jaguars
Kendrea White, Kansas City Chiefs
Jackie Villarino, Miami Dolphins
Erin Frey, Minnesota Vikings
Allison Preston, New England Patriots
Deryn Derbigny, New Orleans Saints
Kristin Medwick, Oakland Raiders
Monica Devlin, Philadelphia Eagles
Lisa Simmons, San Diego Chargers
Jany Collaco, San Francisco 49ers
Kiara Bright, Seattle Seahawks
Sommer Harris, St. Louis Rams
Leigh Vollmer, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jenita Smith, Tennessee Titans
Jamilla Keene, Washington Redskins
Brandi Redmond, Dallas Cowboys

2000 Pro Bowl Cheerleading Squad

Katie Currier, Arizona Cardinals
Jillian Edwards, Atlanta Falcons
Meah Pace, Baltimore Ravens
Julie Fanutti, Buffalo Bills
Nicole Price, Carolina Panthers
Nikki Lanzetta, Cincinnati Bengals
Megan Willsey, Dallas Cowboys
Marie Nesbitt, Denver Broncos
Carrie Vogel, Indianapolis Colts
Stephanie Archibald, Jacksonville Jaguars
Rosie Hannan, Kansas City Chiefs
Suzanne Bierwith, Miami Dolphins
Angela Parkos, Minnesota Vikings
Kalen Mace, New England Patriots
Lani Quagliano, New Orleans Saints
Patty Herrera, Oakland Raiders
Cheryl Williams, Philidelphia Eagles
Michelle Steptoe, St. Louis Rams
Susan Macy, San Diego Chargers
Antoinette Bertolani, San Fransisco 49ers
Angela Adto, Seattle Seahawks
Kristin Turner, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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