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Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown Clarify Absences From Eagles’ White House Visit

The star players cited personal and scheduling conflicts, dismissing speculation of political motivations for skipping the Super Bowl LIX celebration.

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Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles, the MVP of Super Bowl LIX, holds both the MVP and Vince Lombardi trophies during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 10, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House on April 28 to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory, with around 30 players in attendance.
  • Quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown were among several players who did not attend, citing personal commitments and scheduling conflicts.
  • Hurts reiterated on May 20 that his absence was due to unavailability, emphasizing it was unrelated to politics or the administration in office.
  • Brown also confirmed his absence was for personal family reasons, aligning with other players like Darius Slay, who cited similar conflicts.
  • The White House and the team have moved on from the event, with the Eagles focusing on the upcoming NFL season.