Jalen Hurts, Others Miss Eagles White House Visit

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirmed his absence from the team's April 2025 White House visit, held to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory with President Donald Trump, was solely due to a scheduling conflict and not for political or personal reasons. Other notable absentees included A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Darius Slay, who cited personal or family reasons for not attending. Hurts addressed public speculation, emphasizing his unavailability was not a matter of public concern. President Trump praised Hurts and other players during the ceremony, despite their absence. The Eagles organization reiterated that attendance was optional. The majority of the team participated in the White House celebration.