{"id":12085,"date":"2024-10-24T21:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T21:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=12085"},"modified":"2024-10-24T21:56:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T21:56:01","slug":"cardinals-fans-shocked-after-cheerleaders-removed-from-sideline-bring-them-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=12085","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals fans shocked after cheerleaders removed from sideline: \u2018Bring them back!\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There were fireworks in Glendale on Monday night, but it had nothing to do with the Cardinals\u2019 17-15 win over the Chargers at State Farm Stadium.<\/p>\n

Fans of the NFC West franchise expressed shock over the apparent removal of the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders from the sidelines during the team\u2019s Week 7 win, with loved ones of the pom squad\u00a0telling Fox 10 Phoenix<\/a>\u00a0this week the group had to watch the prime-time clash from the locker room.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals told The Post in a statement Thursday the move stemmed from new premier seating and volume concerning foot traffic.<\/p>\n

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The Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders perform during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 21, 2024.Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The team\u2019s cheerleaders performed before the Cardinals\u2019 Week 7 win over the Chargers.Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cWith the introduction of new field-level seating products this season, measures have been taken throughout the year to reduce sideline congestion and enhance safety by moving some personnel to other areas. This has included certain aspects of our game entertainment group \u2014 like the cheerleaders and flag runners \u2014 only being on the field when performing,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to evaluate these areas throughout the season to provide the cleanest and safest environment for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cheerleaders were apparently \u201cgiven a four-day notice\u201d about the game-day move, Fox 10 Phoenix reported, with alums of the squad stunned by the decision.<\/p>\n

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Cardinals cheerleaders have received support from fans following their apparent sideline removal.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The hashtag, \u201cKeep AZCC on the field,\u201d has popped up in several comments.Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe put a lot of hours in. I\u2019m very surprised,\u201d former Cardinals cheerleader Kim Denson told Fox 10 Phoenix while fellow alum Davis Berryhill said, \u201cWhen I was on the team, seeing all the little girls in the stands was my favorite thing ever.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor them to see a woman can be in professional sports. A woman can be in the NFL. I think having that representation of women is really important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans have since flooded the Instagram page of the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders, voicing their support for the squad in the comments of posts.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s honestly really disappointing to see the Cardinals Cheerleaders removed from the sidelines. These women work incredibly hard, and their energy adds so much to the game day atmosphere,\u201d\u00a0one user wrote<\/a>, concluding the message with, \u201cBring them back!\u201d<\/p>\n

Another added the hashtag, \u201cKeep AZCC on the field,\u201d to their message.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey deserve to be out there during the WHOLE game! #KeepAZCConthefield,\u201d the user posted.<\/p>\n

\u201cDevastated to hear that you were taken off the sidelines- it\u2019s so clear from this comment section that your squad is so so loved and your energy was missed during the game. You deserve your spot on the field and we will fight for you!!!\u201d a separate fan posted.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals (3-4) return to action Sunday when they visit the Dolphins (2-4) in what could be Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa\u2019s\u00a0return from a concussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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