Jalen Hurts confirms his personal relationship with A.J. Brown cooled

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Jalen Hurts confirms his personal relationship with A.J. Brown cooled
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirmed in an interview with GQ that he and former teammate A.J. Brown grew apart prior to the wide receiver’s departure from the team. Hurts provided a brief acknowledgement when asked about Brown’s previous comments regarding their shifting personal dynamic. Despite the personal distance, Hurts declined to assign blame or detail the specifics of the situation. The two players previously established a productive on-field connection that included two Super Bowl appearances. With Brown now playing elsewhere, the Eagles are relying on an updated receiving group that includes DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown. Hurts stated his current focus remains on the team’s collective goals for the upcoming season.

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  • Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown were teammates for two seasons in Philadelphia.
  • Hurts confirmed the two grew apart before Brown left the team.
  • The Eagles roster now features DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown at wide receiver.
  • Hurts acts as the godfather to the daughter of A.J. Brown.
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  • 3:38 PMYahoo SportsJalen Hurts acknowledges that distance developed with A.J. Brown
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During a new interview for GQ Magazine, Jalen Hurts acknowledged that he and A.J. Brown grew apart before the receiver left Philadelphia

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