It was supposed to be a trip consisting of 12 NFL players. But thanks to some poor judgment from Minister of Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy Gilad Erdan, who bragged about the trip, Michael Bennett dropped out, followed by 6 others. Then there were 5.
Not ideal, and some may say a PR disaster. But at least those who have come – Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals, Dan Williams of the Oakland Raiders, Cameron Jordan of the New Orleans Saints, Delanie Walker of the Tennessee Titans, and Philadelphia Eagles player Mychal Kendricks – seem to be having a ball, judging by their social media posts.
Here in Jerusalem on a spiritual journey #worldtravel #jerusalem #football pic.twitter.com/dX2C0PXd3Z
— Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) February 18, 2017
That journey led me here as you can see these man praying. #worldtravel #jerusalem #football #tobelieve pic.twitter.com/DNkwnPkgbf
— Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) February 18, 2017
View was amazing #jerusalem #worldtravel #football #views pic.twitter.com/vNfH1HrA84
— Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) February 18, 2017
So much love #football #worldtravel #jerusalem #tobelieve pic.twitter.com/kFJ642X7w0
— Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) February 18, 2017
Life is Gucci #football #thegoat #humbleinarumble #titanup #jerusalem #worldtraveler pic.twitter.com/zygDcDYTof
— Delanie Walker (@delaniewalker82) February 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/MrDanWilliams/status/833292841346404353
Quick selfie at the synagogue of Capernaum! #worldtraveler pic.twitter.com/hW5FqcW6iJ
— Dan Williams (@MrDanWilliams) February 19, 2017
Bout to sail on Galilee! #water #sea #boats pic.twitter.com/g4UCRF8dhS
— Dan Williams (@MrDanWilliams) February 19, 2017
Visited the African Hebrew Israelites today! Cool to learn about different cultures. #differentperspective #seeingtheworldwithmyowneyes l pic.twitter.com/LKpG09FZR3
— Dan Williams (@MrDanWilliams) February 19, 2017
Old Scripture and new knowledge The journey of going beyond hearsay
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Our Israeli Palestinian Muslim tour guide today which led us to the predominantly muslim part of Jerusalem was truly insightful #thankyou pic.twitter.com/ecHynjXST7
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) February 18, 2017
#NFL in #Israel: @mrdanwilliams @camjordan94 @campbell93 @delaniewalker82 @mychalkendricks prior to greeting fans in Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/nxSX3dwXYD
— Jessi Satin (@JessSatin) February 18, 2017
On this sheikh life #fromtheValley to the dessert pic.twitter.com/mUrwC6E6Na
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) February 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/833424848462417922
Cameron even took time out to address some of the critics.
the trip is still on going- the journey is still continuing, we are not closed to anything but open to positivity and understanding
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) February 16, 2017
PR? I'm goin on a trip for the spiritual and historical layout of a country I've always wanted to go to. I'm learning more
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) February 18, 2017