When asked what went wrong in the game against the Panthers, AJ Brown didn’t hold back and said, “Passing.” It was pretty clear he was calling out the QB. His comment didn’t just highlight the Eagles’ struggles on the field—it also gave a glimpse into the off-field dynamic with Jalen Hurts. After the WR’s direct dig at QB, a lot of water flowed under the bridge. But the Eagles’ story took a turn when AJ Brown revealed a $37.8 million player who has been his savior and the franchise amid baffling vibes.
Is that $37.8 million star Eagles #26? Yep, that’s Saquon Barkley. When NFL insider Jeff McLane asked AJ Brown about the buzz around this, AJ’s answer was both surprising and uplifting. He shared how Saquon has become his saving grace. AJ said, “What really brought us together was me being the enforcer on offense. I’d say the stuff nobody else wanted to. Then Saquon came in and took some of that pressure off me. He started speaking up too, and we just clicked.”
A.J. Brown clicked with Saquon Barkley because, he told me, the RB has taken some of “the enforcer” burden off the WR.
“Saquon, the Chosen Savior” has brought a vibe to the #Eagles that should help with recent drama.
Listen to “unCovering the Birds: https://t.co/QUjlwwmHyv pic.twitter.com/aAFOLhvjB8
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 11, 2024
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The rift came up on the floor when Brandon Graham turned heads. On his show ‘Brandon Graham Show’ on 94WIP, Graham said, “The person that is complaining needs to be accountable.” He continued, “I’m just being honest… I don’t know the whole story, but I know that 1 [Jalen Hurts] is trying and 11 [Brown] could be a little better with how he responds to things.”
Graham further offered both players a friendly suggestion: “We need to be able to talk things out as men… We need to let personal stuff go and let’s get right for this game because, man…” He further tried to cool things down and added, “Most of the time, it’s just a conversation that needs to be had. But the person with the problem has gotta wanna talk to the person, other than others.”
So, have things turned worse between the two players or are these just rumors brewing up in the air?
Clash between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown
After AJ Brown called out Hurts’ ‘passing’ as a mistake, the internet went wild, speculating there’s some beef between the players. Brandon Graham didn’t help either, basically confirming the drama. Fans are eating it up, but there’s one person not buying into it—head coach Nick Sirianni.
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Amidst the ongoing drama, the head coach said, “I didn’t take it that way. You can do anything and spin it, anyway. I took it as a passing attack as we want to get better.” Being ever the logical man in the room, he took a jab at the rumors, saying, “A.J. is part of the passing attack. And so, we all want to be better at it.”
Last season, the Eagles had a shaky 11-6 record. But with AJ Brown joining the squad, the offense seems to have leveled up, recently notching their ninth straight win this season. Sure, it might not all be because of him, but there’s no denying that Brown’s impact has made a difference.
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While the situation is still developing and the friendship between the players remains intact, one thing is certain: AJ Brown isn’t afraid to throw a jab at anyone, even the QB, without holding back. What truly matters is his dedication to the team and a strong desire to see them make it to the playoffs again.
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