According to Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, the day was long for the offensive line despite the success of Drake Maye at times. He shared on social media, ". . .Primary issue is up front. Jonathan Greenard giving Will Campbell all he can handle. Looked like 3 sacks in the span of 11 dropbacks off the rookie’s side."

The Vikings aren’t the only football team adding male cheerleaders. At least 10 NFL teams have male cheerleaders in their 2025 rosters. In 2019 the Los Angeles Rams had two male cheerleaders with

Minnesota Vikings cheerleader Blaize Shiek made his NFL debut while his critics were left to watch from the sidelines. A rookie member of the Vikings’ squad, Shiek hit the field for the first time earlier this month when the Vikings opened their preseason schedule against the Houston Texans at Minneapolis’ U.

The Minnesota Vikings have said that male cheerleaders have "long been associated with collegiate and professional cheerleading."

Blaize Shiek, Minnesota Vikings' male cheerleader, is facing severe backlash on social media soon after the NFL franchise included him in the 2025-26 roster.

Social media users have said they will no longer support the Minnesota Vikings, after social media videos showed two male cheerleaders dancing.