A.J. Brown is out here proving that not all heroes wear capes — some just drop hilarious truth bombs on social media. While Eagles insiders are itching for training camp to start like kids counting down to Christmas, Brown is keeping it real with a response that perfectly sums up every player’s mindset.
Training camp is all blood and sweat, but no glory. Reporters love the drama, fans love the hype, but for the players it’s like a high-stakes boot camp in the summer heat.
A.J. Brown Claps Back at Eagles Insider Over Early Training Camp Talk with LeBron Meme
Brown had jokes when an Eagles insider got a little too eager for training camp, saying, “I’m ready for training camp to start.”
Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks took to X to say he was already looking forward to camp. Brown? Not so much. The star wide receiver responded with a meme of LeBron James making a funny face — his way of saying, let’s slow down a bit.
The Eagles earned their time off after their Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL season is a grind, and while fans and media are hyped for more football, players know the importance of a well-deserved break.
Brown played just 13 regular-season games in 2024 due to injuries but still put up over 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth time in six seasons. His 69.1% catch rate was a career-best. He’s been a key piece of their offense since arriving in Philly via a blockbuster 2022 trade.
Of course, by the time camp rolls around in mid-July, the Eagles’ roster could look a little different. Several key players, including linebacker Zack Baun, are set to hit free agency.
For now, though, Brown’s making the most of his downtime.
A.J. Brown Responds to Critics, Solidifying His Status as a Champion
Brown wants his haters to know one more thing: “I’m a f****** champion.”
At the Super Bowl parade celebration, Brown fired back at those who labeled him a “diva” and “stat chaser” with a message that hit hard: “If you gonna get all those things wrong about me, there’s one thing you can get right: I’m a f****** champion.”
The narrative around Brown took a hit in 2023, when media rumors swirled about his locker room presence after his quiet spell during Philly’s mid-season struggles. And when he called for a stronger passing game in 2024, the whispers of discontent only grew louder.
But Brown wasn’t unhappy with the Eagles; he just wanted more. He wanted greatness.
“We’re not in it for feelings,” Brown said. “We’re trying to hold up the Lombardi Trophy.” And that’s precisely what he did.
Brown’s hunger for excellence paid off, and the same media outlets and haters who tried tearing him down have nothing left to say about the Super Bowl 59 champ.