A significant number of Philadelphia Eagles players skipped the White House visit with President Donald Trump on April 28, 2025, to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory. Notable absentees included quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Zack Baun, Nakobe Dean, C.J. Gardner Johnson, Darius Slay, and Quinyon Mitchell
. Attendance was voluntary, and fewer than half of the team members attended the event. The official reason given for some absences, such as Hurts', was "scheduling conflicts," though many players chose not to attend for personal or political reasons. The visit marked a contrast to the Eagles' previous Super Bowl win in 2018, when the team did not visit the White House due to political tensions
. Running back Saquon Barkley was among the players who did attend and faced some criticism for his relationship with Trump, which he addressed on social media
. In summary, about a dozen Eagles players, including key stars like Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith, skipped the White House ceremony with President Trump after their 2025 Super Bowl win
