NFL's first transgender cheerleader makes claim about Panthers departure: 'I was cut because I’m trans'

Justine Lindsay the NFL s first transgender cheerleader who performed on the Carolina Panthers squad dished about the reason for departing the organization Lindsay claimed it had something to do with being transgender Lindsay departed the association in August after being on the Carolina TopCats since CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM I was cut because I m trans I don t wanna hear nobody saying She didn t wanna come back Why the hell would I not wanna come back to an organization that I ve been a part of for three years Lindsay informed Gaye Magazine in a livestream last week Lindsay made clear there was no ill will toward the Panthers but stated the crew wasn t looking at the bigger picture I love them down I appreciate everything that they ve done for me but I feel like I was done wrong the former cheerleader reported SJSU VOLLEYBALL GANG FAILS TO MAKE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT IN FIRST SEASON AFTER TRANS ATHLETE CONTROVERSY It was like a big slap in the face to not only me but for the youth Lindsay commented And this was right after Trump became president Fox News Digital reached out to the Panthers for commentPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order during the first month of his second term The order prohibits schools and colleges that receive federal funds and are subject to Title IX from allowing men onto women's sports teams and into women's locker rooms and restrooms If educational institutions and their athletic associations fail to comply they could face investigations and a loss of federal funds Several organizations changed their policies to comply with the president s order including the NCAA Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter