US EditionNFL’s First Transgender Cheerleader Justine Lindsay Steps Away From Panthers' TopCats
Justine Lindsay, NFL's first openly transgender cheerleader, departs Carolina TopCats after three seasons to focus on community leadership, pageantry, and a future in sports media.
- On Friday, reports said Justine Lindsay will not return to the Carolina TopCats when the new season starts next month, with two LGBTQ outlets confirming the news and Outsports first reporting it on August 15.
- Focusing on career goals, Lindsay is shifting to pageantry and community involvement while enrolling in schooling for sportscasting.
- In 2022, Lindsay broke the barrier when she joined the Carolina TopCats as the NFL's first openly transgender cheerleader after standing out among more than 300 applicants and passing rigorous screening.
- Online, critics reacted by mocking the team amid backlash over male and transgender cheerleaders, while the Carolina Panthers and the NFL have not publicly commented on Lindsay's exit.
- Looking ahead, Lindsay plans to focus on pageantry and community involvement; she said, `For now, I'm focusing on my pageantry work and community involvement, striving to be recognized not just as an NFL cheerleader, but as someone making a positive impact, especially during these uncertain times.` Observers say her trailblazing role inspires young transgender people and community stakeholders.
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