Eagles' celebration at Trump White House a 'good thing,' team owner says

Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman said giving Saquon Barkley an extension was part of a ‘culture of rewarding players who do unbelievable things.’

The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.

Eagles team owner Jeffrey Lurie addressed the decision to go to the White House years after a feud between players and the president over national anthem protests led to Trump rescinding an invite.

"We just felt this is a time-honored tradition being invited by the White House," Lurie said Wednesday, via Pro Football Talk. 

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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman with the Vince Lombardi Trophy as owner Jeffrey Lurie looks on during the Super Bowl championship parade and rally Feb. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

"So, there was no reticence whatsoever. To be celebrated at the White House is a good thing. There were special circumstances (in 2018) that were very different, and so this was kind of an obvious choice and look forward to it. …

"When you grow up, and you hear about, ‘Oh, the championship team got to go to the White House,’ that’s what this is. And, so, we didn’t have that opportunity and now we do. I think we’re all looking forward to it."

Lurie added that it was "totally optional" for the players to attend and that the acceptance of the invitation was in no way political.

President Donald Trump walks from the Oval Office to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route to Florida March 28, 2025, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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