Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will not attend the White House with the New England Patriots Wednesday to meet with President Donald Trump. 

In a statement, Brady said he will not be able to attend due to "personal family matters."

"I am so happy and excited that our team is being honored at the White House today. Our team has accomplished something very special that we are all proud of and will be for years to come," Brady said. "Thank you to the President for hosting this honorary celebration and for supporting our team for as long as I can remember. In light of some recent developments, I am unable to attend today's ceremony, as I am attending to some personal family matters. Hopefully, if we accomplish the goal of winning a championship in future years, we will be back on the South Lawn again soon. Have a great day."

The Pats beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in Super Bowl 51 in February.

Brady, who is friends with Trump, was seen with a "Make America Great Again" hat in his locker in September 2015.  

It is tradition for the champions of the four major sports leagues (NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB) as well as NCAA champs to attend the White House following their successful season for a ceremony with the President. The Patriots will be the first team to attend the White House with Trump as the President. 

Other members of the Patriots have already said they won't be in attendance at the White House Wednesday, including defensive end Chris Long, running back LeGarrette Blount, defensive tackle Alan Branch, tight end Martellus Bennett and safety Devin McCourty.