Overview

• Their annual pay, previously around $22,500, has risen by 400% following the new agreement.
• The raise followed negotiations documented in Season 2 of the Netflix series America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
• The docuseries also documented personal challenges among the squad, including mental health struggles and an abusive relationship experienced by Chandi Dayle.
• Team director Kelli Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell praised the squad’s advocacy for better pay and support.
• Veteran leader Chandi Dayle announced her departure after completing six seasons with the team.