In a shocking twist ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown has publicly declared that he would walk off the field if ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents attempt to carry out deportations during the highly anticipated halftime show featuring Bad Bunny.
The bold statement came after reports surfaced that a Trump advisor suggested ICE might use the Super Bowl stage to highlight immigration enforcement, sparking outrage across the sports and entertainment world.
“If ICE shows up at halftime, I’m done. I’ll walk off. Football should unite people, not tear families apart,” Brown told reporters on Friday.
His words immediately set social media ablaze, with hashtags like #SuperBowlBoycott and #StandWithAJ trending worldwide. Many fans praised Brown for standing up for immigrant communities, while critics accused him of “mixing politics with sports.”
This controversy has thrown the NFL into chaos, with league officials scrambling to reassure both players and fans that the event will remain safe and celebratory. Sources close to the league say behind-the-scenes discussions are “intense,” as the possibility of a player walkout would cast an unprecedented shadow over the Super Bowl.
Bad Bunny’s camp has yet to comment on the rumors, but fans fear the halftime show could become the most politically charged performance in the event’s history.
As tensions rise, one thing is clear: A.J. Brown has raised the stakes far beyond football. His ultimatum has transformed what should have been a night of entertainment into a high-stakes battle over immigration, identity, and the role of sports in society.