Cowboys Kicker Sends Heartfelt Apology After Accidentally Hitting Cheerleader

The Dallas Cowboys’ recent game had an unexpected moment that sparked both humor and concern when the team’s kicker,  accidentally hit a cheerleader in the head with a wayward kick during warmups. While the incident left fans laughing and the cheerleader momentarily stunned, the kicker wasted no time in making amends with a heartfelt apology.

The mishap occurred during pregame warmups as practiced field goals on the sideline. A miscalculated kick veered off course, striking the cheerleader, identified as , who was standing nearby. While she appeared to laugh off the situation, the moment was caught on camera and quickly went viral on social media.

The cheerleader’s lighthearted reaction helped ease concerns, but the kicker reportedly felt terrible about the incident.

The Apology

Determined to make things right, penned a personal apology note to which she later shared with her followers on Instagram. The note read:

“Dear

I’m so sorry for my errant kick today. I never meant to cause harm, and I truly appreciate your grace and good humor about the situation. I owe you a coffee—or at least a helmet! Thank you for being such a great sport.

Sincerely,

The kicker also reportedly sent her a bouquet of flowers as a gesture of goodwill.

Fan Reactions

The incident quickly became a trending topic on social media, with fans divided between playful jokes and admiration for the kicker’s quick response.

•“That kick was more accurate than most of his field goals this season,” one fan joked on Twitter.

•“Classy move by [Kicker’s Name] to apologize. Accidents happen, and he handled it well,” another commented.

Even joined in on the fun, posting a lighthearted video reenactment of the moment with the caption, “When you’re just trying to do your job and catch a football instead.”

Team’s Response

The Cowboys organization addressed the incident with a touch of humor as well. Head coach quipped during a press conference, “We might need to put [Kicker’s Name] through cheerleader tryouts next week if he keeps hitting targets like that.”

Looking Ahead

While the situation could have been worse, it served as a reminder of the unexpected moments that make sports so entertaining. showed accountability and humor in handling the mishap, turning a potentially awkward moment into an endearing story for Cowboys fans.

As for she’s proven that even in the face of a stray football, the show must go on—gracefully and with a smile.