Overview

• Ward finalized her Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform fitting on July 21 at the team’s Arlington facility.
• She will join five fellow rookies and 30 veterans in preseason preparations for the first home game on August 17.
• Her rise from performing on cruise ships at 18 to securing one of six rookie spots underscores her resilience and global appeal.
• Ward’s choice of a slicked-back ponytail diverges from the squad’s trademark volume and reflects evolving style norms under Finglass’s guidance.
• The team, galvanized by Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts exposure and a 400% pay increase, is finalizing routines ahead of the September 15 regular-season opener.