A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader has shared the apology she received from kicker Brandon Aubrey after he drilled her in the back of the head with a ball during the first half of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.
Michelle Siemienowski was on the sideline when Aubrey’s kick went out of bounds near the 10-yard line at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys seed Brandon Aubrey gets ready to kick against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)
Despite attempts by a cameraman deflect the ball, it hit Siemienowski in the back of the head, causing her to fall over.
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She quickly stood up as her teammates checked on her. On the broadcast, Siemienowski smiled after the incident.
She took to social media on Monday to say she was doing well and to thank everyone for checking in. She also shared with fans a note that Aubrey wrote her apologizing.
“The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind! I got a ton of messages and I just wanted to thank you all for checking in and for your kind words. I’m doing well so there’s no need to worry,” she wrote in a message on her Instagram Stories.
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the game against the Detroit Lions on December 30, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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“Also… Thank you (Aubrey) for this apology note! I was told that he wanted to come look for me on the field after the incident, but unfortunately I was left walking around on the field. He was kind enough to write me a note anyway ! No hard feelings here! And now I have a souvenir for my last game of my rookie season!”
Aubrey’s note read, “Michelle, I’m sorry I attacked you (kickoff)! I hope you’re doing well! I love watching you guys!”
Dallas Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey kicks a field goal against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
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Despite Sunday’s loss against the Commanders and the kickoff mishap, Aubrey set a record with 40 field goals this season, becoming just the fifth kicker in NFL history with at least 40 field goals.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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