As it turns out, A.J. Brown’s secret sauce for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run wasn’t Saquon Barkley — or any NFL star for that matter. The wide receiver just dropped a bomb of a revelation.
While fans were busy eyeing Barkley’s moves, Brown had someone else fueling his fire, and it’s not who you think.
A.J. Brown Credits Dom DiSandro as Eagles’ Secret to Super Bowl Success
Forget Barkley; Brown just revealed the real MVP behind the Eagles’ Super Bowl success. On the “Kickin’ It With Dee” podcast, Brown gave a game-changing shoutout to Dom DiSandro, better known as Big Dom.
“I ain’t gonna say probably … Dom is the reason why this team stays together,” Brown stated, making it clear that Philly’s unsung hero isn’t wearing pads but making just as big an impact.
Legendary: AJ Brown says Big Dom is the reason the Eagles stayed together and were able to win the Super Bowl:
"I ain't gonna say probably… [Big] Dom IS the reason why this team stays together."
Big Dom is an essential part of Philly's success.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 21, 2025
“Big Dom” has been a cornerstone of the Eagles’ culture for over two decades. You’ll catch him on the sidelines, sure, but his influence runs deeper than any stat sheet. Players see him as a mentor, friend, and stable figure — someone who calms tensions, settles conflicts, and keeps the locker room tight when the pressure mounts.
In Brown’s words, “Dom is the security, the GM, everything. Anything you need, he gonna make it happen for you.” His leadership off the field has fostered the kind of chemistry that turns talent into championships.
As Brown made clear, Philly’s success wasn’t just about big plays. It was about heart, leadership, and staying together under pressure. And in the NFL, that’s how you build a championship legacy.
Brown Reflects on Mental Health Struggles and Faith Journey
It took six years, but Brown finally hoisted his first Super Bowl trophy. But behind the scenes, Brown faced his own battle with his mental health struggles.
On the same episode of Donald De La Haye’s podcast, Brown got real about his lowest moments, revealing, “I wasn’t just upset with myself — I was upset with God too.” In 2020, the star WR battled depression and suicidal thoughts, a reality many athletes keep hidden.
But those struggles reshaped his faith in ways football never could.
“[Those dark times] definitely molded me into the person I am today,” Brown said. “I know I got closer to God during my process, and that was the answer for me. … And I thought I was already close with him, but that was a moment where I literally got to a point where I was upset with God. And that’s when our relationship really started to take off.”
What started as frustration turned into spiritual growth, ultimately fueling his comeback.
For Brown, the real win wasn’t just on the field; it was finding peace off it.