Overview
- Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Macdonald confirmed Seattle has not received an invitation from the White House.
- His on-the-record comments undercut viral posts claiming the Seahawks had already declined a visit.
- The White House has not publicly confirmed sending an invite, and the Seattle Times reported no response to multiple inquiries.
- An NFL source also told reporters no invitation had been extended before Macdonald’s remarks.
- Recent precedent shows these visits are often scheduled weeks after the season and attendance can be partial, as seen when several Eagles players skipped their April 28, 2025 visit.