A.J. Brown wants to make one thing clear about his recent cryptic social media post: it was nothing more than venting after a frustrating outing.
The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver posted a Bible verse, Mark 6:11, on his X account on Sunday following the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The verse read: “If you’re not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.”
Brown had a quiet game, finishing with just two catches on nine targets for a mere seven yards. The 28-year-old explained that his post was a result of frustration after a low-production day and insisted that his anger was not directed at quarterback Jalen Hurts or any of his teammates.
Despite this, Brown affirmed he will not shy away from his desire to get the ball more often. So far this season, despite the Eagles’ strong 4-0 start in their Super Bowl title defense, Brown has recorded 14 catches with a career-low 10.8 yards per reception and just one touchdown.
“I don’t think it’s a bad thing for wanting the ball,” Brown told reporters Wednesday. “It’s not just for targets or anything, to put numbers up, no. I see that we’re struggling and I’m a guy that wants the ball in those times when we can’t find a way. Give it to me. When the game’s on the line, give the ball to me.”
He continued, “I want that, I want that pressure, I put it on myself, and I work hard for it. You can misconstrue whatever perspective about me, but it is what it is, and I don’t care to be honest because my teammates know that when the game’s on the line, look at me. And I want everybody in the stadium to know that. It’s not a secret. I’m not shying away from that.”
Brown also emphasized that Philadelphia remains his home, despite airing some of his frustrations.
However, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday that the Eagles may entertain a trade for the wide receiver in the offseason after what has at times been a rocky relationship between Brown and the team.
The Eagles will put their win streak on the line against the 2-2 Denver Broncos this Sunday.
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