US EditionAntonio Brown Drops Offensive Slur Aimed at Vikings Male Cheerleader Louie Conn as Practice Clip Goes Viral on X
The Vikings' addition of two male cheerleaders reflects a growing NFL trend, with about one-third of teams now including men on their squads, according to 2025 data.
- On Aug. 9, the Minnesota Vikings showcased their 2025 squad in an Instagram video, announcing two male cheerleaders, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn.
- In 2025, approximately one-third of NFL teams feature male cheerleaders, a trend that began with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018 and has long been part of collegiate and professional football.
- The Vikings responded with a team release, stating `Male cheerleaders have been part of previous Vikings teams and have long been associated with collegiate and professional cheerleading`, despite social media threats of ticket cancellations.
- On Aug. 16, Vikings cheerleader Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn fired back at critics in social media posts, writing “Wait&did someone say our name?”
- The Vikings open the season on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 8, with their broader shift in NFL cheerleading support highlighted by their new male performers.
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