Bergen's Devin McCourty Won't Visit White House Following Super Bowl Win: Report

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — New England Patriots' defensive back Devin McCourty told TIME magazine that he would skip the team's ceremonial visit to the White House because of President Donald Trump.

In a text message to TIME magazine, McCourty said he, "can't image a way I go there." McCourty is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots and a Saint Joseph's Regional High School alumnus.

McCourty further said that he doesn't, "feel accepted in the White House. With the President having so many strong opinions and prejudices I believe certain people might feel accepted there while others won't," according to a report by that publication.

Another New England Patriots player, Martellus Bennett said he would not attend the White House if invited.

The Patriots selected McCourty in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He is a two-time Pro-Bowler. He signed a 5-year, $47.5 million contract in 2015. It includes a $15 million signing bonus, ESPN reported.

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