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Dont'a Hightower won't go to White House with Patriots, but not as a protest

Put linebacker Dont'a Hightower down as another New England Patriot who isn't going to the White House when the NFL team celebrates its Super Bowl victory with the traditional trip to visit the president of the United States.

Since the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, tight end Martellus Bennett and safety Devin McCourty also have said they wouldn't make the White House visit to meet with President Donald Trump. Running back James White and linebacker Rob Ninkovich have said they aren't sure if they'll go.