Jalen Hurts was not in attendance when the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House on Monday to celebrate their 2024 NFL championship.

The former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback, it was reported, would not be among the Eagles at the ceremony, with the White House saying Hurts and other players who would not be there had “scheduling conflicts.”

President Donald Trump said Monday that Hurts is a terrific person and player.

The news of Hurts not attending certainly drew a reaction from AL.com readers on social media.

Here is a sampling of the comments.

“Clearly Mr. Jalen Hurts is a man raised to believe that sometimes you have to put morals and values above all and be a good example for others.” – MsGlenda Davis

“Bad form Jalen. He wasn’t on his honeymoon yesterday.” – Dixie Bishop

“It doesn’t need to be scheduling conflicts, I wouldn’t go if everything was peachy with Humpy Dumpty tRump. Not once did he walk over to the Eagles side to talk with them like he did the other team. He should not have shown FAVORITISM to one team and not the other in public, do that behind closed doors and when in public do what is right as a President and say Good Luck to both teams. He’s such a POS, nobody needs to bow to him.” – Diana Coston

“Never been disappointed in Jalen until now. Very.” – Joan Alexander Bruce

“I’m glad you had something already planned. Even if he didn’t have any plans that’s his decision. What grown man wants a hamburger and fries from McDonald’s.” – Varetta Smith

“I gave Jalen more class than that.” – Cynthia Crowley

“He just got married! I don’t care what it looks like. Leave him and his new bride alone. People need to stop making a big deal out of this grown man’s business. Geez wheez! – Elder Rod Caldwell

“None of our business whether he goes or not. I don’t know why folks have to praise or condemn stars of any kind for personal choices. Imagine your life on blast with everyone watching you under a microscope and weighing in. Live and let live.” – Sandy A Reid

“Love Jalen Hurts as a person and a player. If he is on honeymoon …fine. I feel , however he is protesting Trump. If that is the case, very disappointed in Hurts in joining with the hate that is spewed out by the Democrats. – Bobby Gwin

“What a coincidence! I’m having the same ‘scheduling conflict’ for the president’s graduation address here in Tuscaloosa on Thursday.” – Glenn Brasher

“Sad wish he could of met the best president since teddy.” – goodvibes

“So proud of you #1. Shame on you #26. Does Saquon actually know that the man he spent the weekend with has made it not permittable to honor or celebrate Black History month in any federal building or office. He owes his race an apology.” – Thomas Eagan

“Disappointing not to see you there.” – Tambra Lamb

“It is what it is they run businesses also. President running the country hard to link up.” – Caleb Manning

“He just lost me as a fan,nothing should be more important than going to the whitehouse.he already proved he was better than Mahomes and even though he was disrespected by Trump talking about mahomes he should have showed up and confronted Trump and said where’s your boy Mahomes now.” – Randall Kelly

“I am Glad. He and other players are not. Going. Why would he go to see a fake person. Knowing he doesn’t like. Him. That is crazy. I am pride of them. All I would not go either.” – Michelle Hammonds

“Another reason to boycott the NFL. I used to think that Hurts had a stellar character. This decision loses all the support I had for him. – Jerry Key

“So glad he won’t be going. He is so far above it. Don’t ever lower your standards. Love Jalen.” – Lili Suzanne Ryburn

“Good you did your job and won, that’s all they ask you to do. Play sports not be political.” – Brandon Hart

“As a lifetime Bama fan, these comments are so hard to read. Please show our pride. Unite.” – Scottie Penton Oliver