Pat Fitzmaurice· May 3, 2026
Fitzmaurice argues Jalen Hurts can support multiple productive receivers and states plainly that AJ Brown will not remain with the Eagles.
“we know AJ Brown isn't long for Philadelphia”
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- Trade and Signing CallsA.J. BrownMay 3, 2026
A.J. Brown to move
“So like Jalen Hurts can support two thousand yard receivers, and we know AJ Brown isn't long for Philadelphia.”
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