With the Philadelphia Eagles profitable Tremendous Bowl LIX over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, the celebration has begun.
Whether or not it will likely be on the White Home – President Donald Trump has but to announce a proper invitation – might be a “workforce choice,” says veteran offensive lineman Lane Johnson.
“I’d be honored to go, no matter who the president is, however we’ll see,” Johnson mentioned through Sportico’s Eric Jackson. “It’s finally a workforce choice. I’ll do what’s finest for the workforce.”
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Philadelphia Eagles offensive deal with Lane Johnson throughout a press convention upfront of Tremendous Bowl LIX (Stephen Lew-Imagn Photographs)
Johnson is a workforce captain with the Eagles, having spent all 12 of his NFL seasons with the franchise.
He was there in 2018 when controversy got here again after their Tremendous Bowl victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Trump was in workplace when he rescinded his invitation to the Eagles to have a good time their Tremendous Bowl LII victory, as some gamers mentioned they might not go to the White Home on account of Trump’s criticism of those that kneeled or raised their fists throughout the nationwide anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
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Trump launched a press release on the time relating to his invitation cancellation, saying “the 1,000 followers planning to attend the occasion deserve higher.”
“They disagree with their President as a result of he insists that they proudly stand for the Nationwide Anthem, hand on coronary heart, in honor of the good women and men of our army and the individuals of our nation,” Trump’s assertion learn seven years in the past.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive deal with Lane Johnson (65) shakes arms with quarterback Jalen Hurts throughout the second half of Tremendous Bowl LIX. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Photographs)
Eagles proprietor Jeffrey Lurie was requested earlier than Tremendous Bowl LIX if he would head to the White Home if his workforce received.
“I simply wish to win Sunday,” he responded, through Entrance Workplace Sports activities.
Josh Sweat, an Eagle with a vital efficiency on Sunday with 2.5 sacks on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, added, “It’s an ideal honor, however I’m wanting ahead to this parade greater than something.”
Philadelphia Eagles offensive deal with Lane Johnson speaks with the media throughout a press convention at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. (Invoice Streicher-Imagn Photographs)
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The Eagles may have their championship parade in Philadelphia on Friday.
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