Former Bills DB Signs with Steelers, Finds the Respect He Never Got in Buffalo

The tension in Philadelphia continues to grow after reports claimed that A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, and Saquon Barkley held a private “meeting” to address internal issues following the Eagles’ recent struggles. The story, first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Olivia Reiner, alleged that the trio spent nearly an hour in a closed-door discussion about the team’s offensive direction. However, after the story went viral, Brown took to social media to deny the claim. “I don’t recall a meeting,” he told reporters after Thursday night’s 34–17 loss to the Giants, responding with a hint of sarcasm when asked if he and his teammates had discussed the matter. A.J. Brown said he doesn’t “recall a meeting” between him, Jalen Hurts, and Saquon Barkley when asked about the three of them having a conversation earlier this week. #EaglesHere’s the exchange: pic.twitter.com/xVnkzcRL6c — EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) October 10, 2025 Brown later clarified his remarks on X (formerly Twitter), insisting that his interaction with Hurts and Barkley had been exaggerated. “Just to clear this up. That wasn’t a meeting or a sit-down,” Brown posted. “I said ‘I don’t recall’ because it got painted like there was tension and Sa had to step in. That’s not true. I was walking to my car, saw them, and stopped to talk. Nothing more.” Just to clear this up. That wasn’t a meeting or a sit-down. I said “I don’t recall” because it got painted like there was tension and Sa had to step in. That’s not true. I was walking to my car, saw them, and stopped to talk. Nothing more. — AJ BROWN (@1kalwaysopen_) October 10, 2025 This isn’t the first time rumors have swirled around Brown’s relationship with Hurts. Reports of tension date back to late last season when teammate Brandon Graham suggested the two “weren’t as close as before.” Though both players quickly dismissed the talk, speculation reignited after Brown shared a cryptic social media post quoting scripture following a low-target game earlier this year. “If you’re not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw,” Brown wrote after the Eagles’ win over Tampa Bay — a post many interpreted as frustration with the team’s offensive approach. Eagles insider Jeff McLane later reported that the message might have been directed at the coaching staff, though Brown denied that, saying he was “just venting.” The controversy comes amid the Eagles’ offensive slump under new coordinator Kevin Patullo. Philadelphia ranks near the bottom of the league in key categories — 29th in total yards and 26th in rushing — as the defending Super Bowl champions sit at 4–2. The Eagles now have ten days before their next game against the Minnesota Vikings, and fans are hoping the team — and its locker room — can find stability before the season spirals further.