A.J. Brown says post not directed at Eagles, Jalen Hurts - ESPN

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles receiver A.J. Brown took responsibility Wednesday for letting his «frustrations boil over» Sunday and stated that his post on social media wasn't directed at anyone inside the building, including quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Brown declined to speak with the media after a 31-25 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which he finished with two catches for 7 yards on nine targets.

A short time later, he posted a quote from the Bible on X: «If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.»

It has been a relatively quiet start to the season for Brown, who has 14 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown on 28 targets. His 10.8 yards per reception is well below his career average of 15.6.

The 4-0 Eagles rank 31st in passing with 138 yards per game.

«I don't think it's a bad thing for wanting the ball,» he said. «It's not just for targets or anything, to put numbers up, no. I see that we're struggling and I'm a guy that wants the ball in those times when we can't find a way. Give it to me. When the game's on the line, give the ball to me. I want that, I want that pressure, I put it on myself, and I work hard for it.

»You can misconstrue whatever perspective about me, but it is what it is, and I don't care to be honest because my teammates know that when the game's on the line, look at me. And I want everybody in the stadium to know that. It's not a secret. I'm not shying away from that."

Asked about his communication with Hurts, Brown said they'll talk through things in meetings during the week in the name of trying to get better. In-game, he said there is not much conversation between the two because Brown is not the type of player who would