The Eagles have not rejected an invite to the White House, according to a new report.
The Super Bowl champions did not visit President Trump after previously winning the championship in 2018 – during his first term – and The Sun reported earlier this month that they would be skipping out on the honor this time around too. That report began to spread around social media over the weekend.
However, according to a White House source who spoke with Outkick founder Clay Travis, the Eagles have not rejected a trip to Washington – with the White House reportedly yet to even send an official invite yet.
While the Eagles’ last scheduled visit to the White House was technically canceled by the Trump administration, the move came after Philadelphia were hesitant to visit the President, who had criticized players protesting the national anthem.
Malcolm Jenkins, then of the Eagles, was among the NFL players at the time to protest, as he would raise his fist during the anthem.
He, Chris Long and Torrey Smith had said they would not attend the White House visit, and the Eagles planned on sending a smaller group of players before the visit was canceled.
‘The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow. They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country,’ a statement from President Donald Trump read.
‘The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegation, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better. These fans are still invited to the White House to be part of a different type of ceremony — one that will honor our great country, pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it, and loudly and proudly play the National Anthem. I will be there at 3:00 p.m. with the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus to celebrate America.’
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