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Philadelphia Eagles Celebrate Super Bowl Victory at the White House Without MVP Jalen Hurts

The White House visit marks the Eagles' first since 2018, with mixed player attendance and Saquon Barkley defending his engagement with President Trump.

Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans.
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Overview

  • The Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House on April 28, 2025, to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, along with several other players, did not attend, citing scheduling conflicts.
  • Running back Saquon Barkley participated in the visit after golfing with President Trump the day before, defending his actions as respect for the office.
  • This is the Eagles' first White House visit since 2018, when their invitation was rescinded due to tensions over anthem protests.
  • The event was live-streamed on YouTube by USA Today, reflecting the evolving media coverage of politically charged sports traditions.