Overview
- Ivanka Trump visited the Philadelphia Eagles' NovaCare Complex on May 16, 2025, alongside her son Theo and his flag football team.
- She thanked Eagles executives Howie Roseman and Domenico 'Big Dom' DiSandro for hosting an 'epic tour' that included photos with the team's Lombardi trophies and time on the practice field.
- Ivanka left a playful note for cornerback Eli Ricks, who had previously expressed admiration for her on social media, writing, 'Stopped by to say hi! Sorry to miss you! Go Birds!'
- The visit follows the Eagles' White House celebration in April 2025, where several players attended to commemorate their Super Bowl LIX victory, signaling improved relations after political tensions in 2018.
- Eli Ricks, an undrafted free agent who joined the Eagles in 2023, has gained attention for his on-field contributions and recent interactions with the First Daughter.