The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed that they will accept an invitation to visit the White House after their recent Super Bowl win. The news comes amid speculation and a decades-long tradition for championship teams in all sports to receive the honor.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was asked about the possibility before the game, but neither Hurts nor Lurie provided a direct answer at the time. However, on Monday, both NFL Media and ESPN reported that the Eagles will attend if invited.
The visit typically takes place in late spring or summer. In 2018, the White House had initially canceled the team’s trip due to controversy surrounding some players’ intentions not to visit.
Despite this, the Eagles made it clear they plan to attend if invited. The team’s decision comes after a two-week period of speculation and marks an end to questions about their willingness to participate in the tradition.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/after-super-bowl-win-eagles-say-they-will-accept-invitation-to-the-white-house-225813722.html