AJ Brown admits to media leaks to pressure Eagles during tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown acknowledged that he intentionally leaked information to the media during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles. He stated that these comments were made to create external pressure within the team, hoping it would inspire his teammates to improve. Brown expressed regret about this approach, indicating he might choose a different tactic moving forward. He was traded to the Patriots on June 1, reuniting with coach Mike Vrabel and viewing the role as a childhood dream. His reflections shed light on the dynamics he experienced in Philadelphia.
- •AJ Brown admitted to leaking stories to the media while with the Eagles.
- •Brown believed his comments created pressure to motivate teammates.
- •He has since been traded to the New England Patriots.
- •Brown reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England.
- •The trade involved Philadelphia receiving future draft picks.
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ AJ Brown admits he leaked stories about Eagles to the media, says it was ‘okay to do’
"New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown admitted that some of his public comments during his Philadelphia Eagles tenure were made purposely to create pressure inside the team. Brown’s time in Philadelphia ended with a trade to the Patriots, but his reflection on the Eagles added fresh context to the noise that followed him during his final season there.
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