Eagles Star A.J. Brown Calls for NFL-Wide Tribute to Late Charlie Kirk, a Lifelong Eagles Fan

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room was heavy with emotion this week as wide receiver A.J. Brown urged the NFL to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and lifelong Eagles fan who was tragically assassinated during a community event in Utah.

Speaking to reporters after practice, Brown fought back tears as he recalled learning of Kirk’s death. “It shook me,” Brown admitted. “Charlie wasn’t just some political figure you saw on TV—he was one of us. He was Eagles family. Every Sunday, he wore that green with pride. He lived and breathed this team.”

Brown went further, calling on the NFL to hold a moment of silence before each game this season in memory of Kirk. “When we take the field, we represent more than just players—we represent the fans who give us their whole hearts. Charlie was one of those fans. He deserves to be remembered across this league.”

According to those close to Kirk, he rarely missed a chance to talk about the Eagles, no matter the setting. His social media accounts often featured game-day photos in midnight green, and friends said he was known to schedule political events around kickoff whenever possible.

“Football was his escape,” Brown said. “No matter what was happening in the world, Sundays were sacred to him. That’s why this hurts so much. We lost a fan, but we also lost a brother in Eagles Nation.”

NFL officials have not yet commented on Brown’s request, but his words have already begun to resonate among Philadelphia fans online. Hashtags like #FlyEaglesFlyForCharlie and #MomentForKirk trended across social platforms as supporters echoed Brown’s call for league-wide recognition.

For a team and a fanbase that often prides itself on being a family, the message from A.J. Brown was clear: Charlie Kirk will not be forgotten.