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Eagles' A.J. Brown Admits He Let 'Frustrations Boil Over' in Cryptic Social Media Post
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- Eagles' A.J. Brown Admits He Let 'Frustrations Boil Over' in Cryptic Social Media Post
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown addressed his cryptic social media post following Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , where he had just two catches for seven yards.
Brown , who didn't talk to reporters after the game, took to X with a biblical passage.
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"If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way," it read.
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane initially reported Brown directed the post "at someone or someones internally with the Eagles," but the multiple-time Pro Bowler said Wednesday that wasn't the case.
Brown opened his media session with a statement taking accountability for the post.
"First off, I want to start off by saying, obviously, Sunday after the game I let my frustrations boil over. I didn't speak to the media. I had a chance to correct my frustrations and I continued to let it boil over and that's on me. I take full accountability for that, posting that.
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"My message on Twitter wasn't directed to anyone in the building. Not my coaches, not my quarterback, not my GM, nobody. Like I said, I take full accountability. I have open communication with all my coaches and with my quarterback as well. Me and my coaches, KP and Nick, we discuss weekly about staying on the same page."
Frustrating Start to Season Under New Coordinator
It's been a frustrating start to the season for Brown under new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo . The three-time All-Pro has just 14 receptions for 151 yards and one score through four games. He has two games with two or fewer receptions and eight or fewer receiving yards.
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"I think it's normal to have frustrations because of the standard we hold ourselves to. We have a lot of talent on offense," Brown explained. "To be honest, defense and special teams have been low-key been carrying us. We need to clean up what we need to clean up and get on the same page."
Brown added that he believes it's fair to want the ball in critical situations.
"I don't think it's a bad thing for wanting the ball. It's not just for targets, or anything, to put numbers up. I see that we're struggling and I'm a guy that wants the ball in those times," Brown said. "When we can't find a way, give it to me. When the game is on the line, give the ball to me. I want that. I want that pressure. I put it on myself and I work hard for it."
Brown Pushes Back on 'Forcing the Ball' Narrative
Brown also discussed his communication with quarterback Jalen Hurts on gameday, pushing back on suggestions that Hurts forces him the ball because he's complaining on the sideline.
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"We're always working to get on the same page. It's not that much of communication because during the game, I'm not the person that's on the sidelines saying, 'Give me the ball. Give me the ball.' So I don't understand where people say that he's forcing me the ball because I'm complaining," Brown said.
Brown's comments provide clarity heading into Sunday's Week 5 home matchup against the Denver Broncos . The challenge remains for Patullo and head coach Nick Sirianni to get Brown — a top-five wide receiver in the league — more involved in the offense.
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