BREAKING: Eagles president Jeffrey Lurie has officially submitted a petition to the NFL to replace Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show performer, with Jeffrey Lurie voicing his outrage and even threatening to strike if the league doesn’t reverse its decision

The NFL is no stranger to controversy when it comes to the Super Bowl Halftime Show — but this time, the drama isn’t coming from artists, fans, or even sponsors. It’s coming straight from the heart of Philadelphia.

Jeffrey Lurie, billionaire owner and president of the Philadelphia Eagles, has just set the entire sports world ablaze by officially submitting a petition to the NFL demanding that Bad Bunny be removed as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. And if that wasn’t shocking enough, Lurie reportedly told insiders he is even willing to “strike against the league itself” if his demands aren’t met.

“A DISGRACE TO THE GAME”

According to sources close to the team, Lurie is furious over the NFL’s choice of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who was announced last week as the headline act for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

“This is not about music, it’s about respect for the game,” Lurie reportedly shouted during a heated call with NFL executives. “The Super Bowl is the most sacred stage in American sports, and to hand it to someone who mocks football culture is a disgrace. The league has lost its way.”

Insiders say Lurie was so enraged that he personally drafted and filed an official petition to Commissioner Roger Goodell, demanding a reversal of the decision. The 72-year-old mogul’s tone, one witness described, was “explosive, the angriest anyone has ever seen him in his entire tenure with the Eagles.”

FANS DIVIDED: BOOS AND CHEERS

The announcement of Bad Bunny as the Halftime headliner was already polarizing. Millions of fans celebrated the league’s move toward a younger, more global audience, pointing to Bad Bunny’s record-breaking tours and chart-topping albums. But many traditional football fans — especially diehards in cities like Philadelphia, Dallas, and Green Bay — were less than thrilled.

Now, with Lurie taking such a hard stance, the debate has exploded into chaos.

On Twitter (X), #BadBunnyOut trended for hours.
Eagles fan groups started online petitions supporting their owner’s stance.
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny’s fans, known as “Conejos,” fired back, accusing Lurie of being “out of touch” and “afraid of change.”

One fan wrote: “Jeffrey Lurie needs to realize this is 2026, not 1986. Bad Bunny IS the culture. If he can’t see that, maybe he’s the one who should be replaced.”

THE THREAT TO STRIKE

What has truly sent shockwaves, however, is Lurie’s alleged threat to strike. In his fiery petition, Lurie is said to have hinted that the Eagles organization could boycott official league events — including league meetings, media appearances, and even Super Bowl promotional obligations — if his demands are ignored.

Sports analysts are calling this “the most dramatic owner-league confrontation since Al Davis went to war with the NFL in the 1980s.”

“If Lurie really follows through,” ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith commented, “you’re talking about a billionaire owner challenging the shield itself. And make no mistake — when one owner stands up like this, others may follow. This is not just about Bad Bunny. This could crack the unity of the league.”

WHAT DOES BAD BUNNY SAY?

So far, Bad Bunny himself has remained silent. But his team has hinted at a response. A spokesperson close to the artist told Rolling Stone: “Benito is focused on giving the world the most unforgettable Super Bowl Halftime Show in history. He will not be distracted by noise. Music is stronger than politics.”

But behind the scenes, sources say Bad Bunny was “shocked” to hear such venom coming from one of the NFL’s most influential figures. “He never thought it would get this ugly,” the source added.

COULD THE NFL CAVE?

The NFL now finds itself in a nightmare scenario. If they back down, they risk alienating millions of young, diverse fans who see Bad Bunny as a cultural icon. But if they stand firm, they may ignite an owner revolt — something Goodell has spent his entire tenure trying to avoid.

“This is not just a halftime show,” one insider explained. “This is a cultural war, and the NFL is stuck in the middle. One wrong move and the Super Bowl becomes a circus before kickoff.”

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

All eyes are now on Commissioner Roger Goodell, who must decide whether to take Lurie’s threats seriously. Meetings are reportedly being scheduled between league lawyers, Eagles executives, and entertainment coordinators. Meanwhile, fans on both sides are bracing for an announcement.

Will the NFL side with tradition and its fiery Eagles owner? Or will it stand by Bad Bunny and risk an owner’s rebellion?

For now, the only certainty is that the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show is already the most dramatic in history — and it hasn’t even happened yet.