Feb. 7, 2026, 1:12 p.m. ET
The Philadelphia Eagles face numerous offseason questions, including the future of wide receiver A.J. Brown.Despite being signed through 2029, speculation about Brown’s future arose from on-field incidents and his demeanor last season.Teammate Cooper DeJean has publicly stated he does not expect Brown to depart from the team.Brown recently appeared on a podcast and expressed no animosity towards the Eagles’ direction.
If you’re someone who likes to discuss or attempt to forecast what might be on the horizon, the Philadelphia Eagles certainly have no shortage of discussion points. One is seemingly born every two to three hours.
One minute, we’re hearing Vic Fangio might be leaving. Then, the next, we learn he’s staying on. We weren’t as fortunate with the Jeff Stoutland news. He’s officially out, which makes us question the futures of Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson.
We’re nearing a month before free agency officially begins. We could dedicate at least one hour to each of the impending decisions the organization must make. Then, there’s A.J. Brown. He isn’t scheduled to be available. He’s signed through 2029, making him a free agent in 2030, but there are questions about his age, potential regression, price tag, interest in hanging around, and whether the Eagles want to continue his future with them.
Every time he’s been asked about this, he says he’s happy and wants to stick around. Unfortunately, however, the lasting images of him last season weren’t very inspiring.
He and Nick Sirianni were involved in a shouting match during the Wild Card Round game. He dropped passes in crucial moments. Questions were asked about his engagement in the game. He left signed jerseys in the lockers of Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell before leaving without speaking to the media.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.
Yes, friends, if you’re uncertain about A.J. Brown’s future with the Eagles, we can’t say we blame you. So, we go back to the same well, asking the star Eagles wide receiver if he’s still happy in Philadelphia and whether his teammates expect him to be back.
Cooper DeJean isn’t expecting A.J. Brown’s departure.
This certainly isn’t foolproof, but it helps. If curious about an NFL star’s standing with his current team, ask his teammates or coaches how they feel about him.
Seven word. That was all Cooper DeJean needed to offer his theory on his teammate and friend’s standing with the team. Is A.J. Brown dissatisfied or in danger of being mentioned as trade bait? How about this for an answer?
Who would have thought we’d reference a Micah Parsons-hosted podcast to gain clarity on what A.J. Brown may be thinking or feeling? That’s the world we live in now. Cameras have phones. YouTube allows us to broadcast our own content live, and both Parsons and A.J. Brown crossed paths for a discussion.
Parsons has hosted his own podcast via Bleacher Report for a while now. His most recent guest was none other than Mr. Brown.
The three-time All-Pro was asked about his feelings on the direction the Eagles were headed in. Stop us if we’re wrong. We don’t hear any traces of animosity, nor do we hear any tone suggesting that he doesn’t view himself as part of the team.
This certainly doesn’t mean the Eagles won’t entertain trade offers. This doesn’t assure Brown’s spot on the roster past March, but maybe Brandon Graham was right. Maybe this relationship is repairable. One thing is certain. The debate will rage until we’re given one answer or another, and then, the speculation will continue with every dropped pass or conversation.