One of the Philadelphia Eagles’ primary receiving threats won’t be with them when they go to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers in a wild card game.
Due to a knee injury, Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown will not play on Monday, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Brown did not practice this week, but if the Eagles progress, Garafolo believes he might play in the divisional round.
The Eagles, who began the season with a 10-1 record, have stumbled, and they now need the services of the three-time Pro Bowler. Brown and the Eagles finished the season with a five-game losing streak and didn’t appear like the preseason Super Bowl favorites that they once were.
Brown had a career-high 106 receptions for 1,456 yards and seven scores in his second season with the Eagles. In exchange for a first and third-round selection in 2022, he was dealt to the Eagles following three seasons with the Tennessee Titans.
Following the deal, Brown inked a $100 million, four-year contract with the NFC East squad. His arrival paid off handsomely, as he gave quarterback Jalen Hurts a top-tier wide receiver in the 2018 season, setting career highs with 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Under Brown’s leadership, the Eagles prospered and advanced to Super Bowl 57. Despite losing against the Chiefs 38-35, Brown had a strong day with six catches for 96 yards and one touchdown. They’ll now need to figure out how to go on without him.
