Super Bowl 2024: Are Cheerleaders Allowed to Talk to Players? Will They Remain Standing During the Super Bowl?

Despite their glamorous exterior, NFL cheerleaders are bound by multiple rules within the league. Serving as enthusiastic supporters for their respective teams, these cheerleaders bring energy to the stadium’s fans, celebrating every touchdown. However, are the cheerleaders permitted to converse with the teams’ players amidst their celebrations?

According to NFL history, some players have dated cheerleaders, such as Rob Gronkowski, who dated Patriots cheerleader Camille Kostek. But is it allowed? Let’s find out the team’s brand ambassadors’ work role and dating rules ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, just two days away.

Can cheerleaders and players talk on or off the field?

Cheerleaders in the NFL must always stand and move around on the field or at events. They are strictly prohibited from having personal, private, or social relationships with players, meaning no dating, talking, chatting on social media, or physical contact. Violating these rules can lead to fines, or in the worst-case scenario, they can lose their jobs.

That’s not all; some teams even require the cheerleaders to block all players on social media. It is also said that if a player happens to be in the same restaurant or bar, she has no choice but to leave to adhere to these guidelines.

Besides such stringent rules, there are other strict rules that the brand ambassadors of every team need to follow.

What are the other rules that the cheerleaders need to follow?

Per NFL rule books, the cheerleaders aren’t allowed to wear certain types of clothes, such as sweatpants, even when off duty. Additionally, tattoos and piercings are also not allowed, with some teams even checking their bodies before a game to ensure the rules are followed. Further, if the cheerleaders gain weight, it might lead to suspension. No smoking, drinking, or eating allowed when in uniforms. They are also not permitted to use slang, give opinions, or complain about anything. The cheerleaders pay for the costumes they wear, and whenever they remove the costumes, they must leave the stadium at that time.

Apart from all these, they are not allowed to post inappropriate photos, such as lingerie or beachwear shoot pics, as their social media accounts are verified daily. Moreover, they are not permitted to change their look drastically, retouch their makeup or costumes, wear underwear to avoid slippage during a performance, and are always told to be available on the call. They also have to buy their team’s calendars and 100 copies to sell in the market to create a bond between the team and their fans.

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Breaking any NFL rules, they might be suspended or fired from their jobs.

Unfortunately, for all these rules, regulations, and work responsibilities, the cheerleaders earn only a penny. Super Bowl LVIII is arriving in two days, and the cheerleaders, as usual, will be getting lower wages. In a season, the freshers earn around $150-200 per game, while the experienced captain can make up to $500.

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