Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Welcome 2026-27 Rookies
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have announced their new roster for the 2026-27 season.
Eight new rookies have joined the team, including some who tried out before and some who are new.
Savanna Dastrup and Brianne Lindenau are examples of rookies who didn't make it the first time but kept trying and finally succeeded.
Others, like Amiyah Naulls and Lexi Smith, made the team on their first try.
The announcement was made on the team's Instagram account, and all the new cheerleaders are very excited.
They shared their joy on social media, calling it a dream come true.
The audition process has become very popular because of a Netflix show called America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders announced their 2026-27 roster in mid-July.
Eight new rookies, including returning hopefuls and first-time candidates, joined the squad.
Savanna Dastrup and Brianne Lindenau previously auditioned and were cut before making the team this year.
Amiyah Naulls and Lexi Smith secured their spots on the squad in their initial auditions.
The announcement was made on the team's official Instagram account.
- Who
- Eight new rookies, including returning hopefuls and first-time candidates
- What
- Announcement of the 2026-27 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders roster
- When
- Mid-July
- Where
- Dallas, Texas
- Why
- To introduce the new members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad
Returning Hopefuls
First-Time Candidates
Persistence Pays Off
Returning Hopefuls
Several rookies, like Savanna Dastrup and Brianne Lindenau, previously auditioned and were cut before making the team this year.
First-Time Candidates
First-time candidates like Amiyah Naulls and Lexi Smith secured their spots on the squad in their initial auditions.
- Announcement Date
- Mid-July
- Number of New Rookies
- 8
- Documentary Series
- America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
- Audition Process
- Global audience due to Netflix series
- Notable Returning Hopefuls
- Savanna Dastrup, Emily Awbrey, Brianne Lindenau
- Notable First-Time Candidates
- Amiyah Naulls, Lexi Smith
- Social Media Reactions
- Excited posts from all new rookies