HEARTWARMING: A.J. Brown Shares Touching Story of His Great Father Raising Three Kids Alone After Family Hardship

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Philadelphia, PA – october 16, 2025

As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for their Week 4 clash against the undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers, star wide receiver A.J. Brown has taken a moment to share a deeply personal story that continues to shape both his career and his identity.

Brown revealed that his father, Arthur Brown, raised him and his twin sisters alone after a devastating work accident in 2009. The injury forced Arthur to retire from his job at an electric company in Starkville, Mississippi, and in the aftermath, A.J.’s mother left the family.

“My mother left my father when he suffered that accident,” Brown said. “Since then, my father has embodied both the strictness of a father and the warmth of a mother. I love him so much.”

Arthur’s perseverance became the foundation of Brown’s life. Despite chronic pain, he instilled discipline, humility, and resilience in his children. He encouraged A.J. to pursue both baseball and football, but ultimately allowed him to follow his own path — a decision that led him to Ole Miss, the NFL Draft, and eventually Philadelphia.

“He gave me the freedom to choose, but reminded me never to act like I was the best,” Brown recalled.

Since joining the Eagles in 2022, Brown has become one of the NFL’s premier receivers, setting franchise records, earning multiple Pro Bowl honors, and helping Philadelphia capture Super Bowl LIX. Yet behind every accolade, he insists, is his father’s influence.

“Everything I do is for him—he gave me everything,” Brown said.

That perspective has carried him into the 2025 season. After a quiet start in Weeks 1 and 2, Brown delivered a breakout performance in Week 3 against the Rams, catching six passes for 109 yards and a touchdown to spark a comeback victory. Through three games, he has 12 receptions for 144 yards and one score, reaffirming his role as Jalen Hurts’ top target.

For fans, Brown’s story adds even more depth to the fire he brings each Sunday. Arthur Brown remains a fixture in the stands, watching his son honor the sacrifices that defined their family. As the Eagles enter a crucial Week 4 showdown with Tampa Bay, A.J. Brown is carrying not only the weight of his team’s hopes, but also the enduring inspiration of a father who never gave up.