Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts will not be present when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the White House on Monday afternoon to celebrate their championship, according to NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor. Hurts recently declined to comment when asked if he planned to attend the event, choosing instead to remain silent.
Hurts is not the only member of the Eagles missing from the ceremony. The White House has attributed the absences of several players to “scheduling conflicts.” Earlier this month, team owner Jeffrey Lurie emphasized that attendance at the White House event was entirely voluntary for players. Lurie explained, “Our culture is that these are optional things. If you want to enjoy this, come along and we’ll have a great time, and if you don’t, it is totally an optional thing.”
Despite the notable absences, some players are participating in the celebration. One confirmed attendee is Saquon Barkley, the NFL’s reigning Offensive Player of the Year. Barkley was recently seen golfing and traveling with President Donald Trump over the weekend, suggesting his close involvement in the festivities.
The ceremony to honor the Eagles is scheduled to take place at 4:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday. The team will be recognized for their achievement in winning Super Bowl LIX, although the absence of key players like Hurts will likely be noticeable. The optional nature of the event and the players’ personal schedules appear to have influenced the turnout for this traditional championship celebration.
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