THE Washington Commanders have turned heads with a surprise announcement over their chief cheerleader.
The NFL giants have paid tribute to one of their top dancers following her shock decision.
Washington Commanders cheerleader Jessie Casey has made a huge announcement[/caption]
The Commanders have paid an emotional tribute to Casey on social media[/caption]
The stunning cheerleader has been with the Commanders for five season[/caption]
Command Force captain Jessie Casey has revealed she is quitting after five seasons with the franchise.
She spent the 2020 to 2024 campaigns with the team.
The Commanders announced in May she would be leaving.
And they have now giving her an emotional send-off with a social media post.
“It’s hard to believe that after five amazing seasons, my journey as a Washington Commanders cheerleader has come to a close,” said Casey.
“This team has been so much more than just a place to dance.
“It’s been a home, a place of growth and the most beautiful chapter of my life.
“Being part of this team has shaped me into the woman I am today.
“It pushed me, inspired me, and surrounded me with people who accepted and loved me exactly as I am.
“The word ‘family’ gets used a lot, but this team truly embodies what it means to be a chosen family.”
The Commanders will continue their NFL journey without Casey.
That starts with the return of the season on 7 September against the New York Giants.
“To my teammates – every single one of you has inspired me in more ways than you know,” she added,
“Thank you for showing up day in and day out, even when it’s not easy.
“Thank you for truly and authentically accepting me for who I am.
“My only wish leaving this team is that I have made you all feel accepted loved, and inspired in one way or another – just as you have all done for me.
“I’ve had the honor of dancing for thousands of fans, witnessing NFL history first hand, experiencing countless photo shoots, dancing in the Pro Bowl, and traveling across the globe.
“But it’s the intangibles that will stick with me the most.
“The confidence instilled in me, the grit and determination I didn’t know I had, and the friendships that started as a joke during practice and ended as lifelong sisters standing by my side on my wedding day.
“I will never be able to put into words how much this team means to me.
“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the best five years of my life. I’ll cherish them always. Family on 3.”
