It turns out that all is well for the Cincinnati Bengals kicker when it comes to love and football Cade York and his girlfriend, Zoe Dale.

“My girlfriend is actually a cheerleader for the (Dallas) Cowboys,” York, 23, told CBS reporters on Thursday, December 5. “She got baptized this Sunday, it was great to do that and all her teammates got to do it.” Literally the next day I got the call saying I was going to reach an agreement with the Bengals.”

The Bengals signed York to their practice squad earlier this week. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2022 and traded to the Washington Commanders in the fall. York was released in September after playing one game with the D.C.-based team.

“(Our teams) are playing on Monday and I thought, ‘Well, Zoë, we’ll definitely see each other at home,'” York joked, referring to the Bengals’ road game against the Cowboys on Dec. 9. “It’s pretty cool.”

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Dale, 22, is a veteran Cowboys cheerleader who was first added to the squad in July 2023.

“I am incredibly honored to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader! 🌟“, she wrote on Instagram at the time. “Thank you to everyone who helped, encouraged and supported me on this journey. I am blessed to be part of such a prestigious organization that preserves such an iconic history.”

She added: “I couldn’t have done this on my own without the support of my family, friends and the Lord. I am eternally grateful for what God has provided and for the women He has brought into my life. Thank you for the countless prayers, thoughts and love throughout this process.”

Dale and York announced their romance via Instagram in June of this year, despite supporting opposing NFL teams. While Monday’s game may raise questions about Dale’s loyalty, York knows what he hopes to see.

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“She’ll be rooting for me,” he joked Thursday. “It will be great. She’s already told me she’s on the visiting side in the second and fourth quarters, so I have to give her a few smiles.”

Dale reposted York’s locker room interview via her Instagram Story with the caption, “Go Cade & Go Cowboys!”

Earlier this fall, York gushed about their romance in a sweet birthday tribute.

“Happy birthday my girl,” he wrote on October 18. “I love you and am so grateful that God accepted you into my life.”