The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly received a mixed signal on whether they will visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. In 2018, the team was disinvited by President Donald Trump after several players expressed opposition to his stance on anthem protests. However, according to multiple reports from ESPN, CNN, and the NFL Network, the Eagles intend to attend the White House if invited.
Eagles sources have stated that they would be honored to visit the White House, with team officials expressing excitement about potentially receiving an invitation. Lane Johnson, the team’s offensive lineman, had also expressed his willingness to visit the White House prior to this year’s Super Bowl. However, head coach Nick Sirianni initially declined to comment on the issue.
On Monday, the White House announced that it has not yet extended an invitation to the Eagles. In a surprise twist, President Trump claimed that the team will receive an invitation “sometime today.” This development comes as teams who have won major championships are traditionally invited to the White House to celebrate their victories with the president. However, during Trump’s first term, several teams were not invited or expressed reluctance about attending if they were.
The lack of pushback from athletes against Trump in his second term has been notable, with some players welcoming his presence at the Super Bowl. The Eagles’ decision on whether to visit the White House will likely be subject to team deliberations and player input.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/25/philadelphia-eagles-white-house-super-bowl