The NFL cheer scene is evolving with more teams welcoming male cheerleaders to the sidelines.

This year, the Philadelphia Eagles feature a record number of men on their squad, including a hometown veteran who's been bringing energy to game days for five seasons.

Bucks County native James LeGette never planned on becoming a cheerleader. What began as a dare in middle school turned into a passion that changed his life and landed him on the NFL sidelines.

"I ended up loving it so I did it again in 8th grade, ended up being captain that same exact year," LeGette recalled. "I did cheer for a year in high school, and then I got introduced to dance."

Now, the special education teacher and Boys & Girls Club mentor is celebrating his fifth season with the Eagles cheerleaders. He's joined this y

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