A number of key players from the Philadelphia Eagles proudly commemorated their Super Bowl victory by meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. This much-anticipated annual event, where the Super Bowl-winning team visits the presidential residence, took place on the afternoon of Monday, April 28, in Washington, D.C.

Despite the festive atmosphere, several prominent teammates, including star quarterback Jalen Hurts, chose not to attend the gathering. However, running back Saquon Barkley made headlines by spending quality time with Trump over the weekend in New Jersey before flying with him to D.C. aboard Marine One.

Saquon took to Twitter to express his thoughts, stating, “lol some people are really upset cause I played golf and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT. Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have an amazing day.” This tweet highlights his approach to bridging sports and politics while emphasizing respect for the presidency.

A White House official clarified that Hurts and other players were unable to attend due to “scheduling conflicts.” Such decisions often reflect the complexities of professional athletes’ commitments beyond football.

Head inside to see the list of players who did not attend the event…

This list of players who chose not to attend the prestigious event is sourced from Eagles Nation on X.