PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles' season is starting with a bit of history on the sidelines.

With three men on the cheer squad, it's the largest contingent of male cheerleaders the team has ever had. It comes as another team is getting criticized for its male cheerleaders.

"Just having the opportunity to do this is life-changing for all of us," said James LeGette, an Eagles cheerleader who is in his fifth season with the team.

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As he and his teammates take the field to cheer on the Eagles, they have each other's support. The other two male cheerleaders on this year's squad are Alex Fan and Dalton Walsh, who are both rookies.

"It's really been a pleasure to be on a team that has mul

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