Eagles captain Lane Johnson says going to the White House would be a “team decision” if Trump extends the invitation
in Philadelphia Eagles The celebration began with the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl LIX.
Is that in the White House? President Donald Trump They haven’t announced the official invitation yet — it’s going to be a “team decision,” says veteran offensive lineman Lane Johnson.
“No matter who the president is, I’ll be honored to go, but we’ll see,” Johnson said via Sports’ Eric Jackson. “The ultimate decision is the team. We’ll do what’s best for the team.”
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Lane Johnson during a press conference before the Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Super Bowl LIX (Image from Stephen Lew-Immagn)
Johnson was the Eagles team captain and spent all 12 NFL seasons in the franchise.
He was in 2018 with Tom Brady. New England Patriots.
Trump took office when he revoked his invitation to the Eagles to celebrate the Super Bowl LII victory. Criminal and police brutality have been said to not visit the White House due to Trump’s criticism of people who kneeled or raised their fists during the national anthem.
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Trump issued a statement at the time regarding the cancellation of his invitation, saying “there are more valuable to the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event.”
“They oppose the President because he salutes the great men and women of our military and the people of our nation, claiming that they have their national anthem, their hands in mind. That’s because,” Trump’s statement read seven years ago.
The Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) shakes hands with quarterback Jaylen Hurts late in the Super Bowl LIX. (Geoff Burke-Imagn image)
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was asked before Super Bowl LIX if he would head to the White House if the team wins.
“I just want to win on Sunday,” he replied via front office sports.
Josh Sweatt added that he had an important performance with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2.5 bags on Sunday, “It’s a great honor, but I look forward to this parade more than anything else.” Ta.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson will speak to the media at a press conference at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. (Bill Strycher image)
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The Eagles will be holding a Championship Parade in Philadelphia on Friday.
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