No Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders in 2020

No Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders in 2020

By Asa Henry via cowboyswire,usatoday

No Cowboys cheerleaders in 2020 (bad), sideline reporters (ok), or Rowdy (awesome)

The Dallas Cowboys have the most iconic cheerleaders in all of sports. After nearly 60 years on the field, and 14 seasons of reality TV, 2020 marks the first season the Cowboys cheerleaders wont be on the sidelines with their football-playing counterparts.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero gave some insight as to how the sidelines will look in attempt to comply with safety protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic. The famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will have to find a new way to cheer on America’s Team. Rowdy, the teams mascot, is also prohibited from joining the team on the field. The last part makes the first part almost palatable for some.

Nov 17, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

For those who don’t remember, the Cowboys have had Rowdy in the stands since 1996. The last time Dallas won a Super Bowl was 1995. Do the math.

The list of NFL mandated changes doesn’t stop there, however. Network sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters are also barred from taking their usual places.

Teams are also quickly trying to figure out how they will handle stadium capacity for fans. According to Katie Richcreek of the Action Network, two teams, the Las Vegas Raiders and the Washington Football Team have already announced there will be no fans at their home games for the entire season. Read more from cowboyswire.usatoday.

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