Angry A.J. Brown calls into Philadelphia radio show to commit his future to the Eagles and says it’s ‘BS’ that he’s got an issue with quarterback Jalen Hurts amid criticism after their season collapsed
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown called a local radio show to clear the air about his future with the team.
The 26-year-old called on Friday 94WIP and publicly expressed his commitment to the Eagles. He also took the opportunity to address the rumors surrounding him and his teammates following their late-season collapse.
Brown was quick to dismiss whispers of animosity between him and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
“I think that’s BS,” Brown said of the rumors. “I’m not going to discuss our relationship on air; it wasn’t a problem when I was on my six-match streak. They only started talking about that when we started losing.”
“Yes, the locker room was fine,” he continued. ‘Players didn’t execute, that’s what it came down to. I think the media went along with the coaches a little bit. It was the players who didn’t execute.’
AJ Brown called a local radio station Friday to announce his commitment to Philadelphia
Brown went on air to discuss rumors about his relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts
Brown told the station he has “no problems” and labeled rumors about him and his pain as “BS”
The Eagles were one of the title favorites heading into the season, starting 10-1. However, things became difficult for them for the rest of the campaign as they lost five of their last six.
To add to the concerns of their fan base, the Eagles lost their season finale to the struggling New York Giants. The 27-10 blow left Philadelphia scoreless in the first half.
Their season ended abruptly in a 32-9 wild card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the noise surrounding the team, Brown remained adamant that he planned to remain in the City of Brotherly Love.
“I don’t have a problem,” Brown said on air. ‘I want to be here, it’s that simple. I love where I am, it’s that simple. Next question.’
“I’m the person you need on this team because I’m willing to hold people accountable and make those around me better,” Brown said later.
Brown signed a four-year, $100 million deal with Philadelphia in 2022 after leaving Tennessee
The Eagles went 10-1 to start their 2023 season before losing five of their last six games
‘But no one sees that. All you see are the little flare-ups. No one in that building works harder than me, I can stand up and say that.”
Brown is entering his sixth season in the NFL and third with the Eagles.
After leaving the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia signed Brown to a four-year, $100 million contract that included a $23.2 million signing bonus.
Although the team struggled late in the season, Brown made 106 catches for 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2022, he made 88 receptions for 1,496 yards and tied his career-high with 11 touchdowns.