The Minnesota Vikings are showing support for the team’s two male cheerleaders, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, who have faced homophobic and hateful backlash since being announced as members of the 2025 squad.

The Minnesota Vikings have issued a response to fans who have threatened to boycott after the team announced that two male cheerleaders were been added to the squad this season. The drama unfolded after the NFL team announced that Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, made the Viking's 35-person cheer roster earlier this month.

Amid fan backlash to the hiring of cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, the Minnesota Vikings are defending their squad.