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Cheerleader Quits, Slams Cowboys Fans' Cruel Comments
23 Jun
Summary
- Cheerleader Reece Weaver retired after three years on the squad.
- She revealed how fan comments deeply impact the team.
- Weaver has actively avoided social media for two years.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver announced her retirement after three seasons, citing the profound impact of fan criticism. Weaver, 24, shared that the team is aware of online comments, which can be heavily discouraging and affect their performance.
She explained that the constant scrutiny and negative feedback have fostered resilience and closeness within the squad. However, Weaver has implemented personal boundaries, including avoiding social media platforms like Reddit for nearly two years to protect her mental well-being.
Weaver revealed that the negative sentiment she witnessed extended to social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. She has taken to deleting critical comments to prevent further backlash and protect her teammates from similar experiences. Weaver plans to re-evaluate her social media presence when she feels ready.
The season finale of "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" on Netflix, released on June 16, explored the team's challenges with social media feedback. Weaver expressed nerves about her retirement announcement but relief that it is now public knowledge.
