Cowboys rookie Shiyazh Pete touched by outpouring of support from Navajo fans
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Undrafted rookie offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete, the first member of the Navajo Nation to sign an NFL contract, received overwhelming support from Native American fans during the Cowboys' preseason game in Arizona.
- More than 140,000 members of the Navajo Nation live in Arizona, contributing to a large turnout of fans who cheered loudly and displayed Navajo Nation flags in the stadium.
- Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer highlighted the unique and inspiring sight of an entire section cheering for Pete, a first in his 25 years in the NFL.
- Pete expressed deep gratitude and emotional impact from the support, noting that the experience was difficult to describe in English and shared a message in Navajo to honor his community.
- The event showcased strong Native American support for the Cowboys and football in general, especially in Phoenix where many Native American tribes reside.
