Eagles WR A.J. Brown: Social Media Drama Indicating Bigger Issue?
Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown sent the fanbase into a panic when he was ruled out for Monday's Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a knee injury.
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Fans went even crazier when they realized that the All-Pro wideout had purged his X account, and scrubbed any notice of his time in Philadelphia on Instagram.
Time to panic even further? Has Brown played his final game with the team?
Not so fast according to reports.
"My understanding is he went to the media relations department and said 'Guys, I'm completely off social media.' He left just a few inspirational posts on Instagram. He just wants to get away from social media," Mike Garafolo said on NFL Network. "It's not an anti-Eagles thing."
Brown set Eagles franchise records in receptions by a receiver (106) to go along with 1,495 yards. He has, throughout the year, seemed to be frustrated with the way Philadelphia's offense has looked at times, and has even avoided speaking to the media late in the year.
The Eagles have lost five of their last six games and are the first team since the 1986 New York Jets to start a year 10-1 and not get to 12 wins.
Without Brown Monday night, the Eagles will have an uphill climb to stay alive when Brown is expected back.
Regardless of what happens on Wild Card weekend, Brown doesn't have any issue with the franchise he's playing for.
