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Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Strongly Defends A.J. Brown Amid Trade Rumors
TL;DR
Jason Kelce defended A.J. Brown amid trade rumors linking him to the New England Patriots. Kelce praised Brown as a talented teammate while acknowledging recent frustrations.
Key points
- Jason Kelce defends A.J. Brown amid trade rumors
- A.J. Brown may be traded to the New England Patriots
- Kelce highlights Brown's talent and teammate qualities
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Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Strongly Defends A.J. Brown Amid Trade Rumors
Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce spoke about A.J. Brown during a campus visit Tuesday at Rowan University.
The Eagles are expected to trade Brown to the New England Patriots on or after June 1.
"I know AJ personally. I played with him, he's an awesome teammate. He's an incredibly talented player. At the same time, you've seen the frustrations over the last couple years. I don't know where he's at or where the teams is. Everything gets to a point where it's gonna come to an end and maybe it's at the point," Kelce said, via ABC 6.
"AJ has clearly been frustrated and sometimes that frustrates the fans, but one thing I do find unique is that the players really haven't manifested in a negative way towards AJ, which lends me to think that a lot of people understand AJ's frustrations. I think AJ is a great player where if he is moved, the Eagles will miss him. He's not the reason the offense wasn't good last year."
During the Eagles' wild-card round loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Nick Sirianni and Brown got into a heated sideline exchange. Philadelphia lost to San Francisco by a final score of 23-19. Brown had two drops, tying a career high, and declined to speak to the media postgame.
Brown finished the Eagles-49ers game with three catches for 25 yards on seven targets. Philadelphia fans booed him after his second drop in the fourth quarter.
Q&A
What did Jason Kelce say about A.J. Brown's potential trade?
Jason Kelce expressed his support for A.J. Brown, calling him an awesome teammate and incredibly talented, while acknowledging frustrations that may lead to a trade.
When is A.J. Brown expected to be traded to the New England Patriots?
A.J. Brown is expected to be traded to the New England Patriots on or after June 1.
What are the reasons behind A.J. Brown's trade rumors?
The trade rumors stem from A.J. Brown's frustrations over the past couple of years and speculation about his future with the Eagles.