NFL Mascots

Last reviewed: October 5, 2026

National Football League Mascots

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Most NFL teams have a mascot, a costumed character that represents the team and helps promote its brand. The mascots for NFL teams are often animals, such as bears, lions, or eagles, or they may be anthropomorphic characters, such as a pirate or a cowboy. The mascots typically appear at the team’s home games, where they interact with fans and perform stunts or tricks to entertain the crowd. Some NFL mascots are known for their elaborate costumes and performances, while others are known for their playful or mischievous personalities

NFL mascots by team

28 of the 32 NFL teams have an official mascot. The table shows each team’s current mascot as of October 2026. Debut years appear where team and league sources agree.

NFL teams without a mascot

The Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants and New York Jets don’t have a mascot.

Sources: Sports Illustrated on the NFL teams without a mascot, team websites and news coverage, checked October 2026.

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