A.J. Brown Sounds Off on Eagles Future: ‘Philly Is Home’ - But Questions Still Linger
A.J. Brown isn’t asking out.
He’s not demanding a trade. And if you take his recent comments at face value, the three-time All-Pro wide receiver still sees his future in midnight green.
Brown joined Micah Parsons on The Edge, the Bleacher Report podcast hosted by the Dallas Cowboys linebacker, and offered a rare peek into his mindset following a turbulent end to the Eagles’ 2025 season. While he didn’t directly address the swirling trade rumors that have followed him for weeks, his tone and words painted the picture of a player who still feels tied to Philadelphia - emotionally and professionally.
“When I got to Philly, Philly welcomed me with open arms,” Brown said. “That’s home, and I love them.
I love the support. I love the accountability.
I love everything else that they do. But Philly is Philly.”
That last line - “Philly is Philly” - might sound cryptic, but in context, it reads more like a nod to the city’s passion and intensity than a veiled shot. And for a player who hasn’t spoken to local media since December, this was the most we’ve heard from Brown in quite some time.
He didn’t wade into the trade talk directly. No “I’m staying” or “I want out.” But what he did say was revealing.
“As an offense, we need to come back and watch the tape and rediscover ourselves and go to work each and every day,” Brown said, speaking from San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl weekend. “Being accountable, and taking it one day at a time.”
That’s not the sound of a player with one foot out the door. That’s a veteran leader locked in on what went wrong - and how to fix it.
Brown emphasized the need for discipline and detail, not just talent. “We have great leaders in our locker room.
I’m fortunate to be a part of that, especially on offense. We have a lot of talent, but talent gets us nowhere.
It’s all about being detailed and being disciplined.”
That kind of self-awareness is exactly what you want from a top-tier receiver coming off a disappointing playoff exit. The Eagles’ 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the Wild Card round wasn’t just a bad day - it was a gut punch that capped off a season full of unfulfilled expectations.
“You have good days, and you have bad days,” Brown said, reflecting on the January 11 loss. “Unfortunately, that day was a bad day.
But you look back on those things and you’re grateful. You can be grateful for the highs and the lows because you can rediscover yourself.”
That theme - rediscovery - came up more than once. And it’s clear Brown sees this offseason as a reset button, not a breaking point.
“I know me personally, I’m excited to get in this lab and better myself each and every day and to grow,” he added. “And then you see what you see when you see me.”
There’s also the matter of the Eagles’ coaching shakeup. Kevin Patullo is out as offensive coordinator, and Sean Mannion - formerly with the Packers - is in.
Josh Grizzard was also brought in as the new pass game coordinator. Parsons asked Brown if those changes sparked any excitement.
“Of course. I’m always excited,” Brown said.
“Sometimes change is not a bad thing. I have the utmost respect for KP.
To me, he did a tremendous job, and he has a great heart. But I’m excited for the season.
I’m excited for what’s to come.”
That’s about as optimistic as it gets from a player whose name has been floating around in trade chatter for weeks. Still, the situation remains fluid.
According to reports, Brown’s relationship with the team is described as “somewhat tenuous,” and substantial talks about his future haven’t happened yet. That could change soon - the NFL Combine is just a couple of weeks away, and GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni are expected to speak to the media in Indianapolis.
Whether they offer clarity or let the speculation simmer remains to be seen.
But for now, A.J. Brown is saying the right things. More importantly, he sounds like a player who still wants to be part of what the Eagles are building - not someone angling for an exit.
And in Philly, where passion runs high and patience runs short, that’s a start.