METAIRIE, La. - A former New Orleans Saints cheerleader believes she was fired over what her attorney described as "antiquated" and "blatantly discriminatory" social media and fraternization policies that are different for female cheerleaders and male players. She has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and has requested arbitration hearings with both the team and the NFL.
The cheerleader, Bailey Davis, was fired in January, in part because she posted a picture on her private Instagram account showing her in a one-piece outfit that the team determined was against its policy. She also said she had been accused of being seen at a party with a player before that - a claim she denied.