Bengals Kicker Cade York Dates Cowboys Cheerleader Zoe Dale

It turns out all is fair in love and football for the Cincinnati Bengals kicker Cade York and his girlfriend, Zoë Dale.

“My girlfriend is actually a cheerleader for the (Dallas) Cowboys,” York, 23, shared CBS journalists on Thursday 5 December. “She was baptized on Sunday, so it was fantastic to be able to do that and all her teammates got to see. Literally, the next day, (I got) the call, I’m going to work out with the Bengals.”

The Bengals signed York to their practice squad earlier this week. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2022 and traded to the Washington Commanders in the fall. York was waived in September after playing one game with the D.C.-based team.

“(Our team) plays on Monday, and I was like, ‘Well, Zoë, I want to see you home no matter what,'” York joked, referring to the Bengals’ Dec. 9 road game against the Cowboys. “That’s pretty cool.”

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Dale, 22, is a veteran Cowboys cheerleader who first joined the team in July 2023.

“I am so incredibly humbled to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader! “, she wrote via Instagram then. “Thank you to everyone who has helped, encouraged and supported me throughout this journey. I am blessed to be part of such a prestigious organization that holds such iconic history.”

She added: “Without the support of my family, friends and the Lord, I would not have been able to achieve this alone. I am always so grateful for what God has given and the women He has brought into my life. Thank you for the countless prayers, thoughts and love during this process.”

Dale and York debuted their romance via Instagram in June of this year despite rooting for opposing NFL teams. While Monday’s game could raise a question about Dale’s allegiance, York knows what he hopes to see.

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“She’s going to root for me,” he joked Thursday. “It’s going to be great. She’s already told me that the second quarter and the fourth quarter are when she’s on the visitors’ side, so I’ll have to sneak her a few smiles.”

Dale reposted York’s locker room interview via his Instagram Story with the caption, “Go Cade & Go Cowboys!”

Earlier this fall, York gushed over their romance in a sweet birthday tribute.

“Happy birthday my girl,” he wrote on October 18. “Love you and so thankful that God put you in my life.”