Reece Weaver, a Jacksonville native and fan favorite on Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts,” is leaving the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders after announcing her retirement in the Season 3 finale. Now, many are wondering what’s next for her.
In the finale, Weaver revealed her decision to leave the squad after a memorable run with the organization.
“I kind of feel like I’m going to throw up,” Weaver, 24, told her husband, Will Allman, in the car before her scheduled meeting with DCC director Kelli Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell.
The couple prayed together before the meeting, which took place three months after the team’s final home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 21, 2025.
As Weaver begins a new chapter, here’s what to know about the Jacksonville native, from her early dance training and pageant success to her rise as a fan-favorite Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
Warning: this story contains spoilers from the Season 3 finale of “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” streaming now on Netflix.
Is Reece Weaver from Jacksonville?
Yes. Reece Weaver, one of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ most popular members, was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, she works as a Creative Content Coordinator and Floral Designer, showcasing her creativity both on and off the field.
Reece Weaver spent formative years dancing in Jacksonville, Florida, before becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
Weaver’s passion for dance began in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of three. According to her biography on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders official website, Reece started dancing when she was just three years old and trained in a wide range of disciplines, including tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, modern/lyrical, clogging, and acrobatics. She recognized her love for dance at an early age and was determined to pursue it as a career.
To develop her talent, Weaver attended a specialized School of the Arts in Jacksonville for both middle and high school. There, she received rigorous training, studied under nationally recognized artists, and performed alongside some of the city’s most talented young dancers. These experiences helped lay the foundation for her future success in both higher education and professional dance.
After growing up in Florida, Weaver moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she earned a degree in dance from the University of Alabama in 2023.
How did Reece Weaver tell Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell she was retiring?
After each NFL season, the members of DCC meet with Finglass and Trammell to discuss the last few months and whether or not they intend to return for tryouts.
In Weaver’s meeting, she was instantly overcome with emotion, telling Finglass and Trammell, “This is a hard day. But I think I’m going to move on to a new chapter. I’m really excited about it, but it’s been hard to make that decision.”
“I owe a lot to you guys because y’all trusted me with this position, this job. It’s been everything and more that I could imagine,” she continued, getting choked up. “But my cup is filled to the brim. And if my absence gives another girl an opportunity for her cup to be filled, then I consider that the greatest honor, leaving and moving forward. And so, that’s my decision.”
Weaver proceeded to hang her iconic uniform on the rack reserved for cheerleaders who aren’t returning for the 2026-2027 season, adding, “Not going to look at it for too long.”
As Trammell embraced Weaver, she told her, “You’ve done a great job and left your mark here.”
What led up to Reece Weaver’s retirement?
At the beginning of her final season, Weaver said she had been struggling with hip pain. However, things took a more severe turn towards the end of the season when she suffered a high ankle sprain during rehearsals for their Christmas show.
The injury ultimately sidelined her for two games as she worked with the team’s physical therapist to get back out on the field.
Throughout Season 3, Weaver had considered the idea of retiring and discussed it at length with her husband, whom she married in 2024.
“The biggest pro for staying are my teammates,” Weaver told Allman. “Doing game days, doing appearances and stuff, it’s just so special. It’s such a unique experience to do with your best friends, and that’s the thing that’s holding me in for staying. But I don’t know.”
She also longed to figure out her purpose and her life outside of cheerleading. “Who else is Reece?” she wondered. “Who’s us?”
What’s next for Reece Weaver?
Weaver first auditioned for the squad in 2023, when it seemed “a really, really big dream,” she said. “But I wanted to be a part of it, and I wanted to be a part of something greater than myself and leave a legacy.”
She went on to become a clear fan favorite through the seasons, with her teammates even poking fun at how beloved she had become to DCC fans. In fact, Jada McLean quipped during Season 3 before one of their live shows, “People came here for Reece. No Reece, no peace. No Reece, no ticket sales.”
When it came to her life after DCC, Weaver − who has more than 1 million followers on Instagram and more than 1 million followers on TikTok − said she was uncertain of what the future would hold but had “some really cool” opportunities in the works.
“I know that I’m supposed to take that leap,” she said.
What other DCC members retired in Season 3 on Netflix?
Weaver is not the only cheerleader who hung up her pom poms for good at the end of Season 3. Also moving on from DCC are fifth-years Megan McElaney, Madeline Salter, Lea Tunnell and Kleine Powell.
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters.
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