Philadelphia Eagles ready for White House visit to celebrate Super Bowl win, only if invited

The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to continue a long-standing tradition by visiting the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs—if they receive an invitation. This decision comes amidst a swirl of social media rumors suggesting that the team might decline the customary visit. According to league sources, however, the Eagles are ready to make the trip to Washington, D.C., if President Donald Trump extends the invite.

Over the weekend, speculation about the Eagles possibly rejecting a White House invitation gained traction on social media. These rumors were largely fueled by a post from The U.S. Sun, which cited an unnamed insider claiming that the Eagles’ organization gave a “massive no” when asked about a potential visit. The report suggested that a member of the ownership group and an anonymous Eagles star supported the alleged decision to skip the White House tradition. This narrative sparked backlash from right-wing users online, who criticized the team for supposedly snubbing the visit.

However, NBC Sports Philadelphia later confirmed through a team source that these rumors were unfounded. The source clarified that the Eagles would indeed accept an invitation to the White House if one were extended. It was also noted that no formal invitation has been issued yet, but the team’s willingness to attend contradicts the claims made in the earlier report.
A visit to the White House has long been a customary celebration for championship-winning teams in American sports. However, this tradition has become less consistent over the past decade due to the increasingly polarized political climate. The Eagles’ own history with White House visits is particularly notable. After winning Super Bowl LII in 2018, the team did not visit the White House. The invitation was rescinded by then-President Donald Trump, who criticized the team for allegedly planning to send only a few representatives. The White House stated at the time that the “vast majority of the Eagles team decided to abandon their fans,” framing the decision as politically motivated.
The situation was further complicated by Trump’s vocal stance on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem—a form of protest against racial injustice. He suggested that players who kneel should not be playing and “maybe” should not be in the U.S. In response to these comments, many Eagles players expressed disinterest in visiting the White House, leading to the invitation being withdrawn. This incident mirrored a broader trend during Trump’s first presidency, where multiple championship-winning teams, including the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors and the 2018 Seattle Storm, opted not to visit the White House.
Despite the political undertones of previous White House visit controversies, the Philadelphia Eagles appear poised to accept an invitation if it comes their way this year. Their decisive 40-22 victory over the Chiefs prevented Kansas City from becoming the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, solidifying the Eagles' place in NFL history. Notably, Trump had predicted a Chiefs victory.
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Should the invitation be extended, the Eagles’ visit to the White House would signify a continuation of a celebrated tradition, despite the political complexities surrounding it. For now, all eyes are on whether President Trump will reach out to congratulate and honor the Super Bowl LIX champions in Washington, D.C.