Cheerleaders call penalty on poor National Football League pay

Cheerleaders_call_penalty_on_poor_National_Football_League_pay_-_10News.com_KGTV_ABC10_San_Diego_-_2014-06-27_09.48.45.pngThis story was reported for 10News in March 2014.

Former Raiderette Lacy worked roughly nine hours per NFL game and earned a flat payment of $125. The wage didn’t factor in time for practice, makeup and hair, and staying in shape.

The highest paid Oakland Raiders player, running back Darren McFadden, earns more in one game than the entire squad’s annual salary. In fact, the lowest-paid players on the same team also earn more at $405,000 annually.

The same is true in San Diego where 28 Charger Girls each earn $75 per game while the lowest-paid player earns $25,312 per regular season game.

When it comes to the numbers, cheerleaders are sidelined and some may argue their pay is too.

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