When the Cincinnati Bengals kick off against the Dallas Cowboys on this week’s edition of Monday Night Football, the Cowboys will bring their world-famous cheerleaders. One of those cowgirls may feel conflicted at the end of the game.
That’s because Zoe Dale, one of the Cowboys’ cheerleaders, is dating Cade York, a placekicker who just signed with Cincinnati two days ago.
Bengals starting kicker Evan McPherson was placed on injured reserve with an injured groin, so York was signed to the practice squad.
York is expected to make his debut for Cincinnati on Monday night, with his girlfriend wearing the opposing team’s uniform.
“My girlfriend is actually a cheerleader for the Cowboys,” York told reporters in the locker room on Thursday.
‘She was baptized this Sunday. So it was great to be able to do that, and all her teammates got to come watch and, literally, the next day I got a call saying I was going to practice for the Bengals, and they’re playing on Monday.
Newly acquired Cincinnati Bengals kicker Cade York will make his debut against Dallas
York’s girlfriend, Zoe Dale, is a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys and will see him make his debut
York was previously a kicker for the Washington Commanders, but was cut after Week 1
“I thought, ‘Well, Zoe, I’ll see you at home anyway.’ So yeah, it’s pretty cool.”
Dale has been a Dallas cheerleader since the summer of 2023: “I am so incredibly humbled to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader,” she wrote in a post at the time.
‘Thank you to everyone who has helped, encouraged and supported me throughout this journey. I am blessed to be part of such a prestigious organization that holds such an iconic history.
“Without the support of my family, friends, and the Lord, I could not have accomplished this on my own. I am so grateful for what God has provided and for the women he has brought into my life. Thank you for the countless prayers, thoughts and love during this process.”
York previously played for the Washington Commanders this season. But he was suspended after missing two field goals against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener.
When asked who she’s going to root for, York said, “She’s going to cheer for me. She already told me that the second quarter and the fourth quarter are on the visitors side. I’ll have to give her a few smiles.’
By joining the Bengals, York reunites with two former college teammates from LSU. York was a freshman on the 2019 LSU Tigers team with quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, which won the national championship and has gone down as one of the greatest teams in the history of the sport.
Both Dallas (5-7) and Cincinnati (4-8) find themselves in similar positions as they cling to barely attainable playoff hopes.