With the Philadelphia Eagles profitable Tremendous Bowl LIX over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, the celebration has begun.
Whether or not will probably be on the White Home – President Donald Trump has but to announce a proper invitation – might be a “staff determination,” says veteran offensive lineman Lane Johnson.
“I’d be honored to go, no matter who the president is, however we’ll see,” Johnson stated through Sportico’s Eric Jackson. “It’s in the end a staff determination. I’ll do what’s greatest for the staff.”
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Philadelphia Eagles offensive sort out Lane Johnson throughout a press convention upfront of Tremendous Bowl LIX (Stephen Lew-Imagn Pictures)
Johnson is a staff 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Trump was in workplace when he rescinded his invitation to the Eagles to rejoice their Tremendous Bowl LII victory, as some gamers stated they’d not go to the White Home as a consequence of Trump’s criticism of those that kneeled or raised their fists through the nationwide anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
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Trump launched a press release on the time concerning 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 folks of our nation,” Trump’s assertion learn seven years in the past.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive sort out Lane Johnson (65) shakes arms with quarterback Jalen Hurts through the second half of Tremendous Bowl LIX. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Pictures)
Eagles proprietor Jeffrey Lurie was requested earlier than Tremendous Bowl LIX if he would head to the White Home if his staff received.
“I simply need to win Sunday,” he responded, through Entrance Workplace Sports activities.
Josh Sweat, an Eagle with an important 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 sort out Lane Johnson speaks with the media throughout a press convention at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. (Invoice Streicher-Imagn Pictures)
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The Eagles could have their championship parade in Philadelphia on Friday.
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