A.J. Brown didn’t need to be in Philadelphia to let Jalen Hurts know where he stands.
After Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli - blood clots in his lungs that are expected to end his 2026 season - Brown shared a message full of concern and respect for his former quarterback.
AJ Brown says he has a lot of love and respect for Jalen Hurts and is praying for him
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) October 20, 2026
“He’s a tough guy. He can handle anything” pic.twitter.com/k0USqklpve
“It's a tough situation. I got a lot of love for him.
Praying for him. I didn't know how serious it was,” Brown said, via Eliot Shorr-Parks.
“He's a tough guy. He can handle anything.
It's a lot of love and respect.”
Brown, now a New England Patriots wide receiver after being traded from Philadelphia, and Hurts spent multiple seasons together with the Eagles. That partnership helped fuel a run to the Super Bowl and a championship, and Brown’s words made it clear the bond stuck even after the move.
The Eagles are now facing life without their starting quarterback as they try to get their season back on track, but the bigger story is Hurts’ health. Following further medical evaluations, the diagnosis was made, and both the team and his agent have said he is clinically stable and expected to make a full recovery.
Hurts will be treated with blood thinners and stay away from contact football activities until he is medically cleared. For now, the focus is on recovery, not football, and Brown’s message was another sign of the support surrounding Hurts as he deals with a serious setback away from the field.
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