Jalen Hurts to Skip Eagles' White House Visit

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will not attend the team's upcoming White House visit scheduled for April 28 to celebrate their Super Bowl victory, according to multiple reports.

A White House official cited "scheduling conflicts" as the reason for Hurts' absence. The decision comes shortly after Hurts remained silent during an on-camera moment when previously asked about his attendance plans, fueling speculation about his participation.

The timing of Hurts' decision has drawn attention as it follows teammate Saquon Barkley's recent defense of spending time with President Donald Trump, though no direct connection between these events has been confirmed.

This isn't the first time Eagles players have opted out of White House ceremonies during Trump's presidency. During his first term, the Eagles organization previously declined a White House invitation, making this upcoming visit particularly noteworthy.

Team owner Jeffrey Lurie has reportedly emphasized that attendance at the White House celebration is optional for all players and staff members.