Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, backlash over the existence of male cheerleaders is circulating online.

Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn began their second season as cheerleaders with the Minnesota Vikings. What was missing this time were the trolls.

The Minnesota Vikings are showing support for the team’s two male cheerleaders, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, who have faced homophobic and hateful backlash since being announced as members of the 2025 ...

Eleven NFL teams will field male cheerleaders in 2026, a third of the league, even after viral backlash around an Eagles ...

The return of male cheerleaders to the NFL has reignited debates over gender, athleticism, and masculinity. The Minnesota Vikings’ debut of two (fabulous) male cheerleaders has drawn both praise and ...