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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 09: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made his stance clear, reinforcing his commitment to the organization and the city while addressing his future in Philadelphia during a recent podcast appearance.

Speaking on The Edge with Micah Parsons, Brown pushed back against lingering speculation by emphasizing how strongly he feels about playing for the Eagles and representing the city.

AJ Brown says “change is good” in regards to the new offensive coaches coming in to the Eagles. He says Philadelphia is home. He wants to be in Philly. He says he likes how the fans and the city holds him and the Eagles accountable. “Philly is Phillly”

His comments come after a season filled with frustration, questions about the offense, and renewed trade chatter surrounding the star receiver.

Brown ultimately summed up how he feels about Philadelphia in just two words.

“That’s home.”

“When I got to Philly, Philly welcomed me with open arms,” Brown said.

“That’s home, man, and I love them. I love the support. I love the accountability. I love everything else that they do. Philly is Philly. You have to be there to understand.”

Brown’s words stood out not just because of the trade rumors, but because they clearly reaffirmed his commitment to the Eagles after a challenging 2025 season.

A.J. Brown Embraces Change Following Offensive Shakeup

Brown also addressed Philadelphia’s offensive changes following the team’s early playoff exit.

The Eagles moved on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo in January and hired Sean Mannion to take over the role.

They also added Josh Grizzard as passing game coordinator.

While Brown spoke highly of Patullo, he acknowledged that change can be necessary after a season that failed to meet expectations.

“I’m always excited,” Brown said.

“Sometimes change is not a bad thing. I have the utmost respect for Kevin. To me, he did a tremendous job, and he has a great heart. But I’m excited for the season. I’m excited for what’s to come.”

Brown’s tone reflected optimism rather than frustration, suggesting he views the coaching changes as an opportunity for growth rather than a reset driven by dysfunction.

Focus Shifts to Accountability and Leadership

After finishing the season with 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns, Brown acknowledged that both individual and collective improvement is needed.

His production dipped by his standards, and the Eagles offense struggled to consistently find rhythm.

Rather than pointing fingers, Brown emphasized accountability and leadership inside the locker room.

“We have great leaders in our locker room,” Brown said.

“I’m fortunate to be a part of that, especially on offense. We do have a lot of talent, but talent gets us nowhere. It’s all about being detailed and being disciplined.”

Brown reiterated that the focus moving forward is internal, centered on preparation and daily improvement rather than outside noise.

Despite all the trade rumors, A.J. Brown’s renewed sense of optimism paints a clear picture that he wants to remain in Philadelphia.

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