Overview
- The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders made the roster public on Thursday, July 16, 2026, via the squad’s official Instagram post introducing the 2026–2027 team.
- The class combines many returning veterans with eight rookies, several of whom were named group leaders after this summer’s intensive training camp.
- Emily Awbrey and Savanna Dastrup—both cut during the 2025 cycle and seen on Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts—reauditioned in 2026 and earned spots on the roster.
- Director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell led the selection and used a panel of experts to evaluate candidates on the DCC’s specific technique, style, and ability to learn under pressure.
- The Netflix series amplified public interest in individual journeys and the announcement could increase exposure and event opportunities for new and returning cheerleaders as the season approaches.