After their win against Carolina Panthers, signs of discontent among Philadelphia Eagles players emerged following their recent victory. Wide receiver AJ Brown displayed signs of irritation throughout the game despite receiving only four targets against Carolina. As his role within Philadelphia Eagles’ offense has diminished over the course of their season since starting off against Green Bay Packers opening game, Brown’s role has continued to diminish, ultimately culminating in his being targeted four times against Panthers on September 10.
Defensive end Brandon Graham highlighted these concerns during his podcast, suggesting that Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown’s relationship is more personal than professional. Graham suggested that Hurts attempted to restore it; however, Brown has shown little willingness in reconciling with Hurts, creating tension that may interfere with their on-field dynamics.
The concern over the Eagles’ passing game has become increasingly apparent, with Hurts failing to exceed 200 passing yards in his last three outings, including a notably lackluster performance against the Panthers. Despite missing three games due to injury this season, Brown’s productivity has notably decreased compared to the previous season, raising questions about the effectiveness of the Eagles’ aerial attack.
Graham believes that the situation, which might seem significant to outsiders, could be resolved through open communication within the team. However, the urgency to address these issues is amplified by the Eagles’ current winning streak and positioning, leaving little room for internal conflict.
Is Nick Sirianni Mediating the Situation?
Given Brown’s apparent frustration during and postgame comments about Hurts’ apparent absence of communication with him, Nick Sirianni’s role as mediator in mediating has come under close inspection. Sirianni attempted to diffuse tension by emphasizing how hard they work at integrating Brown into game plan regardless of potential challenges they encounter; other team members including DeVonta Smith also acknowledged issues within Eagles pass game strategy as collective concerns amongst teammates.
As the Eagles seek to maintain their momentum moving forward, their main priority will remain improving the passing game’s deficiencies and building unity within their locker room. Ability to negotiate interpersonal conflicts and make necessary strategic adjustments will play a pivotal role as they look to avoid repeating disappointments from last season.