The first transgender NFL cheerleader has announced that he will not be returning to the Carolina Panthers cheer squad this season, a report says.
Justine Lindsay, who became the first trans NFL cheerleader, joined the Carolina TopCats cheer squad in 2022, but now says he will not return for a fourth season, Total Pro Sports reported.
Lindsay released a statement explaining that he wants to focus on pageants, community outreach, and going back to school to become a sports reporter.
“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,” Lindsay told Outsports.
“Being in the NFL was a stepping stone to
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