Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson isn’t ready to commit to a White House visit following the Super Bowl 59 triumph.
Johnson and the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59 to win their second Lombardi Trophy in eight seasons. Along with securing another championship, the Eagles denied the Chiefs of the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat.
Every year, the Super Bowl champions are invited to the White House to meet and celebrate with the President of the United States. But in 2018, then-president Donald Trump canceled the Eagles invitation.
Several players and owner Jeffrey Lurie vocally criticized Trump, who’s serving his second term in office. Trump rescinded the invitation after multiple Eagles players said they wouldn’t attend the White House.
Per Sportico’s Eric Jackson, the Eagles team captain expressed interest in going to the White House this time around. However, Johnson said it’ll be “a team decision”, and that he’ll go with they all decide.
“I’d be honored to go, regardless of who the president is, but we’ll see,” Johnson said. “It’s ultimately a team decision. I’ll do what’s best for the team.”
Lane Johnson Adds 2nd Ring To The Trophy Room
Lane Johnson is one of four Eagles players remaining from the Super Bowl 52 championship team, along with Brandon Graham, Jake Elliott and Rick Lovato, to have secured his second ring with the organization.
Sunday’s victory only strengthens Johnson’s case for a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame after his playing career. The 34-year-old is now a two-time Super Bowl champion with six Pro Bowl nods, two First-team and three Second-team All-Pro selections.
