A.J. Brown is one of the most authentic people you’ll ever meet, and that straight-shooter approach has left some confused and unsure of how to read the All-Pro wide receiver.
Brown wants to play football and has no time for the media shenanigans that engulf Philadelphia and its legendary sports radio culture.
With rumors of locker room discourse swirling, Brown called into Sports Radio 94WIP to set the record straight on some things and get to the root of the local media’s apparent infatuation with controversy and negativity surrounding the team.
AJ Brown on @SportsRadioWIP on the idea that there is an issue with his relationship with Jalen Hurts:
"I think that is BS. I'm not going to get into our relationship on the air…it wasn't a problem when I was on my six-game streak. They only started talking about that when we…
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 23, 2024
Brown made it clear that he wants to “remain with the Eagles”, and steered clear of any discussions involivng his relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The national media reacted to everything involving the Eagles, and Brown’s radio debut was no different.
94WIP
Here is the full conversation with A.J. Brown on today's @AfternoonsWIP with @Ike58Reese and @JackFritzWIP.
(@1kalwaysopen_ – A.J. confirmed he was previously hacked, but this is his account again)https://t.co/hwAxgRlHbE
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) February 23, 2024
Brenden Deeg
A.J. Brown is the man for doing that. Howie, give him a lifetime contract. pic.twitter.com/g71zhqWtMX
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) February 23, 2024
94WIP
A.J. Brown really called into the station. 🚨
"I have no problem. I want to be here, it's as simple as that. I love where I'm at, it's as simple as that. Next question."
(@AfternoonsWIP) pic.twitter.com/F86LRfH8c7
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) February 23, 2024
Philly Talk Podcast
AJ Brown to end his WIP call ⬇️
I want to let Philly fans know I love them and everyone who’s making up rumors, you need to find another job. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/MQjCP8Vw0b
— Philly Talk Podcast (@Philly_Mike25) February 23, 2024
Jon Marks
Honest question bc I’ve been off the air for 2+ months. What rumors did WIP make up? I think the general consensus from most media members and fans was there was something going on internally. And AJ wouldn’t even address his relationship with Jalen. Does he think we are stupid? https://t.co/R1dofSidcI
— Jon Marks (@JonMarksMedia) February 23, 2024
Dave Uram
A.J. Brown told WIP he feels he's misunderstood as a player and person, which is frustrating to him. He says he's not a diva, and it's actually the other way around.
He implies sidelines frustrations are about holding teammates accountable. @KYWNewsradio
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) February 23, 2024
Brooks Kubena
Another day in Philly. https://t.co/cnqHFv1kux
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) February 23, 2024
E.J. Smith
A.J. Brown just called into @SportsRadioWIP. He was asked how he felt about being on the #Eagles roster and said the following:
"I want to be here. It's as simple as that. I love where I'm at, it's simple as that, next question."
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) February 23, 2024
94WIP
"I'm the person you need on this team because I am willing to hold people accountable, make people around me better. But nobody sees that. All you see is the little flare ups…Nobody in that building works harder than me, I can stand on that and say that."
— A.J. Brown on 94WIP pic.twitter.com/owAynjeztv
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) February 23, 2024
Tucker Bagley
This is the most authentic an athlete has been in a very long time.
That was an unbelievable 20 minutes from AJ Brown and @AfternoonsWIP
— Tucker Bagley (@TBagleySports) February 23, 2024
Joe Giglio
That was incredible radio @AfternoonsWIP.
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) February 23, 2024
Nolan Foster
Be thankful Philly has a guy like AJ Brown it’s not easy playing here we could be left with the WR Core from the 2000s
— Nolan Foster (@NolanFosterNFL) February 23, 2024
Jeff Kerr
Super Bowl weekend. https://t.co/fF8u6f9FjR
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) February 23, 2024
Eliot Shorr-Parks
AJ Brown on @SportsRadioWIP:
"The locker room is fine…Players just weren't executing….Media ran with the coaches, blame the coaches….I'm not going to blame the coaches. It was the players not executing"#Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 23, 2024
Devan Kaney
AJ Brown actually called into @SportsRadioWIP and is on now
— Devan Kaney (@Devan_Kaney) February 23, 2024
Victor Williams
If AJ Brown wasn’t already a fan-favorite, he surely is now after calling up WIP cause he’s tired of their shit lol.
A lot of #11 jerseys getting bought today.
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) February 23, 2024
PhillyTruthr
Philly media when AJ Brown goes for 300 yds and 3 TDs in Wk1: pic.twitter.com/nvUnOlXZLQ
— | myke | 🦅 (@PhillyTruthr) February 23, 2024
Kendall Beck
AJ Brown voluntarily calling into WIP and putting them on blast for their corrupt journalism is something that company will never be able to recover from.
He put on a Hall of Fame performance in the middle of the offseason — get that statue built asap.
— Kendall Beck (@KBeckEagles) February 23, 2024
Josh Reynolds
AJ Brown actually calling into WIP himself to put them on blast & call them out for their false reports is simply amazing
The dude literally said he’s happy in Philly, wants to remain a Bird & he’s done with the Philly medias bullshit@1kalwaysopen_ officially a solidified 🐐 pic.twitter.com/avvxofyStb
— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) February 23, 2024
Tom Kellly
While I still don't agree with all of AJ Brown's views on the media, I have immense respect for him calling into @SportsRadioWIP today. He shed a lot of light on issues that both the fan base and media were interested in following this season and deserves a lot of credit for that
— Tom Kelly (@TommyKelly44) February 23, 2024
A.J. Brown on Jalen Hurts
"I don't want him to be nobody but himself because if he's not than he's not authentic."
— A.J. Brown on Jalen Hurts
(@AfternoonsWIP) pic.twitter.com/qYbZlQmDk2
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) February 23, 2024
Dave Zangaro
I recently asked DeVonta Smith about Brown: "I think one thing that people should consider about everybody is that everybody is not the same. You’re going to have guys that’s jolly with the media and you’re going to have some guys that kind of step back and be themselves."
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) February 23, 2024
John McMullen
A.J. Brown has consistently said he feels misunderstood. Many jump to the diva tag too easily with WRs & he’s definitely not that. Hard worker, team captain & best pure football player the #Eagles have. Needs to distance himself from social media but that’s easier said than done
— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) February 23, 2024
Spike Eskins
One thing that should be noted in regard to what AJ Brown was upset about in my comments, is that in the clip regarding WIP being the reason he has cars, watches, clothes etc… I was actually talking about my own father, Howard Eskin, not AJ. I think if you listen to the entire…
— Spike Eskin (@SpikeEskin) February 23, 2024
