A.J. Brown’s parting words for the Eagles were dripping in arrogance
Bleeding Green Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- A.J. Brown signed the Eagles' Pro Bowler wall with the message "The best to ever play here. - Always Open" during his final visit to the team's facilities before joining the Patriots.
- Brown ranks 9th in Eagles franchise history for receiving yards (5,034), narrowly ahead of DeVonta Smith, who is expected to surpass him soon.
- Despite holding several single-season Eagles records, including most receiving yards in 2022 and four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, Brown's departure may cause him to drop out of the franchise's top 10 receiving yards list.
- Brown's career in Philadelphia ended controversially, with criticism suggesting a lack of effort and respect, preventing him from becoming one of the franchise's all-time greats.
- Had Brown stayed with the Eagles, he likely would have climbed higher in the franchise's record books, but his move to New England shifts his legacy to a lesser status among Eagles fans.