Eagles' Long won't visit White House if team wins Super Bowl

With one more win, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long will end this season the way he did the last -- with a Super Bowl championship. And as he did following the 2016 season, if Long does get that win, he won't be visiting the White House.

Speaking Sunday on the "Pardon My Take" podcast, Long said: "No, I'm not going to the White House. You kidding me?"

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Long won Super Bowl LI with the New England Patriots, the team his Eagles are playing Sunday. He was one of several Patriots players not to go to the White House following last season.

The announcement Sunday is just the latest in a series of political statements and actions by Long this season.

During the preseason, Long put his arm around the shoulder of teammate Malcolm Jenkins while Jenkins raised his right fist during the national anthem. He has continued to do it throughout the season, and recently said his team's success proves that players can partake in off-field activism and advocacy and still be successful on the field.

Long also donated his first six game checks to fund two scholarships for students in his hometown of Charlottesville, Va., following violent clashes between white nationalists and protesters near the University of Virginia campus in August. One woman was killed in the violence.

In October, Long announced he would donate the remainder of his salary for this season to an education fund.

He also has not been shy about criticizing President Donald Trump.

Super Bowl LII will take place Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET.

--Field Level Media