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The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl this past year over the Kansas City Chiefs by a final score of 40-22. As with the tradition of Super Bowl victors, the team got to visit the White House as part of the championship celebration.
As is the norm, some players didn't make it to the event, whether based on their personal beliefs or other obligations.
The biggest name who didn't make the White House visit was star quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts. According to him, in a recent press conference, he falls in the latter category.
Jalen Hurts asked why he didn’t go to the White House: “I wasn’t available. I don’t think that’s pertinent. Everyone who went, and was available, they seemed to enjoy themselves.” pic.twitter.com/mLbvuyyqVh
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) May 20, 2025
"I wasn't available. I don't think that's pertinent. Everyone who went, and was available, they seemed to enjoy themselves.
Given how long ago the visit occurred (back in late April), it is surprising players are still being asked about it, but given the political nature of the event, the media is usually curious about why players go or don't go.
Hurts doesn't want it to get political, and is making it clear he simply couldn't go. The event is a completely optional one, so players don't have to go, and they don't need to provide an explanation as to why they didn't go.
Given the sentiment of the question not being pertinent, the Eagles will be looking to move on to next season and stop focusing on their previous championship. The White House visit is included in that line of thinking.
The Eagles lost some players in free agency, but are still considered Super Bowl contenders this coming season. If Hurts can take his game a step further, then the team has a great shot to repeat.
Another offseason storyline that could affect the Eagles is the status of the Tush Push. Voting should be concluded soon on whether or not it will be banned, so it will be interesting to see what the final outcome of that ordeal is.
If the Tush Push is banned, the Eagles will have to make huge adjustments next season to overcome not having one of their go-to plays.
Other players on the Eagles also skipped the White House visit, including star receiver A.J. Brown. Both players are far from the first players to miss out on the visit, and certainly won't be the last.
If the Eagles manage to win the Super Bowl again this coming season, it will be interesting to see who visits the White House in year two.
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