A.J. Brown is not going through a great time on the field this season. In six games, the wide receiver has registered just 274 yards and one touchdown reception. Apart from this, there have been rumors about the Philadelphia Eagles GM, Howie Roseman, trading the three-time Pro Bowler amid rising tensions with the offense.
On Saturday, A.J Brown posted a cryptic message on social media. Despite the noise surrounding a possible trade, he shared snippets of himself flaunting the Eagles jersey. The wide receiver also shared a Bible verse that read:
"In my distress I prayed to the LORD and the LORD answered me and set me free. The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Yes, the LORD is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes."
A.J. Brown kicked off his NFL journey with the Tennessee Titans in 2019. In April 2022, he was traded to the Eagles. The wide receiver had signed a four-year deal worth $100 million. In April 2024, they gave him another three-year extension worth $96 million.
During the 2024 season, Brown registered 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns receiving in the regular season. He won his first Lombardi trophy with the team after the Eagles secured a 40-22 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Ryan Clark warns A.J. Brown
According to reports, A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurt, and Saquon Barkley held a private meeting to talk about future plans amid growing concerns. Before the game against the Giants, the quarterback had provided some context about what discussions took place in this meeting.
However, when the media approached A.J. Brown, he declined to give any clear answer. NFL analyst Ryan Clark warned the wide receiver about holding out from the media.
"I don't get what you think is going to come from answering that way," Clark said on ESPN's 'First Take' on Friday. "When you obviously know when the reporters come to you or the media comes to you to ask about a meeting that you know you had, it's because they already know you had it."
"To say I don't recall something that happened that week, whether it did or didn't happen, is now you playing in the face of the media. ... When you play in the face of the media, they gonna mess with your life. They're gonna mess with your career. They're gonna make it difficult to function."
The Eagles next face the Minnesota Vikings on October 19.