It's about as close to the game as you can get without being a professional football player. The salary isn't too bad either.

NFL mascots do more than entertain—they build a team's identity, hype up the crowd, and sometimes even steal the spotlight. In 2025, 29 of the 32 teams have official mascots, each bringing their own ...

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The Cowboys’ beleaguered mascot has been with the team for 30 years. That’s also how long it’s been since they last played for an NFC championship. Coincidence? There's only one way to find out.