The controversy surrounding the NFL’s decision to select Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer has just intensified — and now, another major star has entered the fray.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has officially voiced his support for Turning Point USA’s rival “All-American” Halftime Show, aligning himself with teammate Jalen Hurts and a growing number of athletes and fans who say the NFL has “lost touch with real American values.”
In a social media post that’s already gone viral, Smith wrote:
“It’s time we bring back pride, family, and tradition. I’ll be watching the All-American show.”
The move has sent shockwaves through the sports world, with insiders claiming that the controversy is now splitting locker rooms across the league. Some players have reportedly applauded Smith’s stance, while others believe the debate has gone too far.
Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA has doubled down, releasing a new promotional teaser for their alternative event, promising “a celebration of faith, country, and true American spirit” — a direct jab at the NFL’s decision to feature the Puerto Rican superstar.
Public reaction remains fiercely divided.
Supporters argue that Smith and Hurts are defending traditional values, while critics accuse them of politicizing entertainment and alienating fans.
With the Super Bowl just months away, the tension between the NFL’s global image and its American roots has never been more visible — and what was once a halftime performance has now exploded into a nationwide cultural showdown.