Tag: A.J. Brown

Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert returns to practice, to play vs. Rams

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert returned to practice on Friday and does not carry an injury designation into their NFC divisional playoff game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Goedert was limited on Friday, one day after he missed practice because of an illness. He played a career-low 10 games in the regular season because of injuries, including a stint on injured reserve to recover from a hamstring strain.

Goedert caught four passes for 19 yards in the previous meeting this season against the Rams.

Last week, Goedert used several stiff-arms to power through a series of would-be tacklers en route to a 24-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter of the Eagles’ 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.

Wide receiver A.J. Brown responded to a limited practice on Thursday by being a full participant during Friday’s session. His appearance on the injury report was noted as a knee injury and rest.

Defensive tackle Byron Young (hamstring) is the lone Eagles’ player ruled out against the Rams.

–Field Level Media

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown warms up before action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Eagles WR A.J. Brown (knee) exits game vs. Jags

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Philadelphia Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown returned to the locker room at the start of the second half in Sunday’s game against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Eagles, leading 16-0, were just about to begin their first drive of the half when Brown jogged off the field. The team said he is questionable to return with a knee injury.

Brown was targeted four times and caught two passes for 36 yards in the first half.

Brown, who missed three games earlier this season with a hamstring injury, entered Sunday with 21 catches for 408 yards and three touchdowns in four starts.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Brown, 27, topped 1,400 receiving yards in each of his first two campaigns with the Eagles in 2022 and 2023.

–Field Level Media

Sep 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) is injured on a tackle by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd (97) during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith out, A.J. Brown questionable vs. Bucs

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After being leveled by a helmet-to-helmet hit in the fourth quarter of last week’s game, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was ruled out for this Sunday against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to concussion protocol.

The Eagles may not be down both of their top two receivers, however, as A.J. Brown (hamstring) returned to practice Friday in a limited capacity and was deemed questionable for Sunday.

In the Eagles’ 15-12 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, Smith caught a short pass and his forward progress was stopped. He was being driven backward by two players before Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd came from behind and blindsided Smith with a helmet-to-helmet hit. Smith lay prone on the ground for several minutes before eventually walking off the field for evaluation.

Boyd was fined $4,600 for the hit Friday.

Smith, the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, has 21 catches for 239 yards and one touchdown through three games in 2024. In 53 career games (52 starts) for Philadelphia, he has racked up 261 receptions for 3,417 yards and 20 TDs.

Brown, meanwhile, hasn’t played since the Eagles’ Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil. He had five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in that game.

He was a DNP at Eagles’ practices before Friday. The three-time Pro Bowler has 384 receptions, 6,066 yards and 43 touchdowns in his six-year career with the Tennessee Titans (2019-21) and Eagles (2022-24).

Right tackle Lane Johnson (concussion) is also questionable for the Eagles.

Tampa Bay ruled out defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (calf) and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot). Wide receiver Jalen McMillian (hamstring) is doubtful, while five players — rookie running back Bucky Irving (hamstring), receiver Kameron Johnson (ankle), tight end Ko Kieft (ankle), right tackle Luke Goedeke (concussion) and nose tackle Vita Vea (knee) — were deemed questionable after practicing in limited fashion Friday.

–Field Level Media

Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) reacts after a fourth down stop against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Eagles keeping tabs on A.J. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping a keen eye on the health of both star wide receiver A.J. Brown and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

Head coach Nick Sirianni kept it close to the vest in regard to the status of both players on Friday morning.

“We got some time. We’ll see how today goes,” Sirianni said on Brown, who missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday due to a hamstring injury that caused him to sit out Philadelphia’s 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.

“We got today, we got a little bit of tomorrow, and obviously Sunday before we make that decision. He’s working his butt off to try to get back.”

Sirianni said Gardner-Johnson “tweaked” something in his foot during the walkthrough portion of Thursday’s practice.

Gardner-Johnson is looking to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday for the first time since being traded to Philadelphia on Aug. 30, 2022.

The Eagles’ full injury report with game statuses will be released later on Friday.

ESPN reported on Monday that Brown was preparing to miss “a couple of weeks” due to his injury.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts targeted Brown a team-high 10 times during a 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. Brown hauled in five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Brown, 27, is in his third season with Philadelphia after three with the Tennessee Titans (2019-21). He has 384 receptions for 6,066 yards and 44 TDs in 78 career games (70 starts).

Gardner-Johnson, 26, has 11 tackles in two games (both starts) this season.

He has 256 tackles to go along with 12 interceptions in 60 career games (47 starts) with the Saints (2019-21), Detroit Lions (2023) and Eagles (2022, present).

–Field Level Media

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Report: Eagles WR A.J. Brown could miss ‘a couple of weeks’

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Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown is preparing to miss “a couple of weeks” due to his hamstring injury, ESPN reported Monday night.

Brown was injured during practice on Friday, experiencing hamstring tightness that ended up keeping him out of Monday night’s game against the visiting Atlanta Falcons. He still doesn’t believe the issue is serious, but he expects to miss Sunday’s meeting with the New Orleans Saints at the very least.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts targeted Brown a team-high 10 times during a 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. Brown hauled in five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Brown, 27, is in his third season with Philadelphia after three with the Tennessee Titans (2019-21). He has 384 receptions for 6,066 yards and 44 TDs in 78 career games (70 starts).

–Field Level Media

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Eagles WR A.J. Brown downgraded to out vs. Falcons

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was downgraded from questionable to out for the team’s home opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.

Brown, 27, popped up on the injury report Friday with a hamstring issue. He was listed as a limited participant for Friday and Saturday’s practices before being ruled out on Sunday afternoon.

Brown had five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in Philadelphia’s 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Brown has 384 receptions for 6,066 yards and 43 touchdowns in 78 career games (70 starts) with the Tennessee Titans (2019-21) and Eagles.

DeVonta Smith and newcomer Jahan Dotson should see a larger workload with Brown out versus the Falcons (0-1).

–Field Level Media

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches the ball as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Eagles WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) not spotted at practice

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was not present for the open portion of practice on Saturday, raising questions about his availability for the team’s home opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.

Brown, 27, popped up on the injury report Friday with an ailing hamstring issue. He was listed as a limited participant in practice.

“Just got a little tight in practice yesterday,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said on Saturday morning. “We’ll see how that goes.”

Brown, 27, had five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in Philadelphia’s 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 6 in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Brown has 384 receptions for 6,066 yards and 43 touchdowns in 78 career games (70 starts) with the Tennessee Titans (2019-21) and Eagles.

DeVonta Smith and newcomer Jahan Dotson would see a larger workload should Brown sit out or be limited against the Falcons (0-1).

–Field Level Media

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Eagles WR A.J. Brown lands 3-year, $96M extension

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Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million extension, with $84 million in guaranteed money, per multiple media reports Thursday.

The Eagles announced the agreement Thursday but did not release monetary details.

The reported $84 million guaranteed would be the most at Brown’s position in NFL history — eclipsing the guaranteed $77 million that the Detroit Lions are giving Amon-Ra St. Brown. At $32 million per season, Brown would be the highest paid receiver in the NFL and is under contract with the Eagles through 2029.

Brown, 26, is coming off his third Pro Bowl season during which he caught a career-high 106 passes for 1,456 yards and seven scores. He was also named second-team All-Pro while setting an NFL record with six straight games of 125-plus receiving yards.

Brown’s deal means the Eagles have their two star wideouts under long-term contracts. after DeVonta Smith signed a three-year, $75 million ($51 million guaranteed) extension earlier this month. Smith’s deal runs through 2028.

After acquiring Brown from the Tennessee Titans in 2022, the Eagles signed him to a four-year, $100 million extension. Brown has 18 total touchdowns and over 1,400 receiving yards in each of his two seasons with Philadelphia.

–Field Level Media

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is unable to make the catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles looking for more from A.J. Brown in clash vs. Bills

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Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown and Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs largely have been kept under wraps this month.

A bounce-back performance by one of these top receivers could determine what happens on Sunday when the Bills (6-5) visit the Eagles (9-1).

Brown was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in October after catching 40 passes for 700 yards and five touchdowns in five games. He set an NFL record with six straight games of 125-plus yards from Weeks 3-8.

Through two games in November, Brown has eight receptions for 74 yards and one score — including just one catch for 8 yards in Monday night’s 21-17 win at Kansas City. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts had an animated chat on the sidelines after a botched play led to a Chiefs interception in the second quarter.

The ever-unflappable Hurts didn’t sound too concerned about it.

“Turnovers happen, the negative plays happen, sacks happen, giving up big plays defensively happens, but it’s about never getting too high or too low,” Hurts said.

Tight coverage by Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed had a lot to do with Brown’s low totals in the box score, but the Eagles outscored Kansas City 14-0 in the second half to extend their winning streak to four games. The defense recorded two takeaways in the red zone and held Patrick Mahomes to 177 yards and a 71.6 passer rating.

Philadelphia is 4-0 at home and 2-1 against the AFC East this season, with wins against the Patriots and Dolphins and its lone loss coming against the Jets in Week 6.

Buffalo is 1-3 away from home, including a London loss to Jacksonville. The Bills are 2-0 against the NFC East with wins over Washington and the New York Giants.

Diggs topped 100 receiving yards in five of Buffalo’s first six games this season and was targeted at least 10 times in six of the first eight contests. So far in November, the three-time Pro Bowler has only 13 catches for 147 yards and a touchdown.

Diggs followed up a season-low three receptions during a Week 10 loss to Denver with a season-worst 27 yards in a 32-6 win against the New York Jets last week. The Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II and the Jets’ Sauce Gardner had a lot to do with the limited production.

Diggs expects another tough battle in Philadelphia.

“Obviously a great defense. Well coached. Very skillful players, especially in the back end. And obviously their interior on the D-line speaks for itself,” Diggs said Wednesday.

Buffalo didn’t need a big game from Diggs to smother the Jets and snap a two-game losing streak. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, James Cook had 102 yards from scrimmage and a score, Tyler Bass booted four field goals and the defense limited New York to 155 total yards and zero conversions on 11 third downs.

The Eagles opened the 21-day practice window Wednesday for receiver Quez Watkins. Five players did not practice Wednesday: defensive end Derek Barnett (personal), defensive tackle Milton Williams (concussion), safety Justin Evans (knee) and tight ends Dallas Goedert (forearm) and Grant Calcaterra (ankle).

For the Bills, cornerbacks Dane Jackson and Taron Johnson did not practice Wednesday due to concussions. Taylor Rapp sat out with a neck injury and fellow safety Micah Hyde (neck/stinger) was limited. Quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) was a full participant.

The Eagles are 8-6 all-time against the Bills. Philadelphia won the most recent meeting 31-13 on the road on Oct. 27, 2019.

–Field Level Media

(File Photo) Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (6) scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL International Series game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles add veteran WR Julio Jones

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Wide receiver Julio Jones is making a comeback with the Philadelphia Eagles and could start his 13th NFL season this Sunday night against the Miami Dolphins.

The Eagles signed Jones to the practice squad Tuesday at the suggestion of former Tennessee Titans teammate A.J. Brown. Brown also pushed for the Titans to acquire Jones from the Atlanta Falcons in 2021.

Signing veterans and immediately putting them into action isn’t new for the Eagles (5-1), who signed cornerback Bradley Roby and played him 25 snaps in a win over the Los Angeles Rams a few days later.

Jones, 34, has a few days to get ready for Miami (5-1). He last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, appearing in 10 games in 2022 with 24 receptions for 299 yards and two touchdowns.

Brown leads the Eagles with 42 receptions in six games this season and No. 2 wideout DeVonta Smith has 28 grabs.

Jones was voted to the Pro Bowl seven times, led the NFL in receptions once and receiving yards twice, and is the Falcons’ all-time leader in receptions.

Injuries contributed to slowing him down in 2020 before Atlanta entered a dramatic rebuild. The Falcons drafted Jones sixth overall in 2011 out of Alabama.

In 155 career games, Jones has 903 catches for 13,629 yards and 63 touchdowns. He had 100-plus receiving yards in 59 games.

–Field Level Media