Eagles Legend Slams A.J. Brown With “Stop Posting, Focus on Football” After Struggling Start to Season

The Philadelphia Eagles nearly let an early 18-point lead slip away in their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and frustrations quickly followed once the final whistle blew. Wide receiver A.J. Brown once again became the center of attention, not for his play on the field, but for what he posted afterward.

Brown has struggled to find rhythm this season. Against Tampa Bay, he managed only two receptions for seven yards on nine targets, summing up a slow start to the year where he has collected just 14 catches for 151 yards and one touchdown in four games.

Instead of addressing reporters postgame, Brown took to social media. He posted a cryptic Bible verse, Mark 11:6: “If you’re not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.” The message immediately went viral, drawing attention from fans, analysts, and even NFL alumni.

For many, the post was a clear reflection of Brown’s frustrations with the Eagles’ offensive approach. Just a week ago, Brown had already spoken out about what he called a conservative play style, insisting that the team should unleash its talent rather than play it safe. “We got so many good players on this team. And at times, you can feel like we’re being conservative,” Brown previously said. “I don’t think it should be like that. It should be, let your killers do their thing. Play fast and play aggressive.”

After Sunday’s game, Brown clarified his stance slightly, noting, “I’m not saying that we haven’t been aggressive. But me personally, that’s what I would like. We’re going to run the ball and pass off the run. We have a lot of good players. We should just let them go. It should be like that.”

Then came one of the harshest responses to Brown’s online activity — from Eagles legend Seth Joyner, who bluntly said, ““A.J. needs to stop posting and start producing. This game isn’t won on social media – it’s won on the field. Right now, he should focus on catching passes, not posting quotes.” His short but pointed reaction showed just how divisive Brown’s message had become.

Head coach Nick Sirianni, however, struck a calmer tone. “Obviously, A.J. is very important to this football team,” Sirianni said. “He wants to contribute. He’s had games where it didn’t go his way, but I question nothing about his desire to play great football, to be a good teammate, and to be here.”

The Eagles sit with a roster stacked with talent, but frustrations are boiling as the offense searches for its true identity. Brown’s message may have stirred headlines, but inside the locker room, Sirianni insists the team remains united. As Philadelphia prepares to face the Denver Broncos next, the hope is that results — not cryptic posts — will do the talking.