Jalen Hurts confirms his relationship with A.J. Brown cooled before trade
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts acknowledged in a GQ interview published Tuesday that he and wide receiver A.J. Brown drifted apart during the previous season. The comment followed persistent speculation regarding the status of the two players' personal relationship. The Eagles traded Brown to the Patriots this past June after the receiver expressed dissatisfaction with his role within the offense. Brown previously told reporters last month that the two had not spoken since his departure from Philadelphia. The pair originally met during a recruiting trip at Alabama and developed a close bond, with Hurts eventually serving as the godfather to Brown's daughter. Although they briefly interacted during joint practices between the two teams, their professional and personal connection shifted significantly during their final year together as teammates.
- •Jalen Hurts admitted to GQ that his relationship with A.J. Brown declined.
- •A.J. Brown requested a trade from the Eagles during the 2024 offseason.
- •The Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots in June.
- •A.J. Brown stated last month he had not communicated with Jalen Hurts since the trade.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles news: Jalen Hurts states obvious about broken A.J. Brown relationship
- 8:27 PMNBCSports.com — Jalen Hurts acknowledges that "clearly" he and A.J. Brown grew apart - NBC Sports
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts acknowledges that "clearly" he and A.J. Brown grew apart
"Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has confirmed that his relationship with former Eagles teammate AJ Brown changed before the wide receiver’s departure from the team. In an interview with GQ published Tuesday, Hurts was asked whether he and Brown had grown apart. After initially mentioning that the situation had already been discussed […] The post Eagles news: Jalen Hurts states obvious about broken A.J. Brown relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Jalen Hurts acknowledged the obvious: He and wide receiver A.J.
"Jalen Hurts acknowledged the obvious: He and wide receiver A.J.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:35 AMEagles news: Jalen Hurts states obvious about broken A.J. Brown relationship
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has confirmed that his relationship with former Eagles teammate AJ Brown changed before the wide receiver’s departure from the team. In an interview with GQ published Tuesday, Hurts was asked whether he and Brown had grown apart. After initially mentioning that the situation had already been discussed […] The post Eagles news: Jalen Hurts states obvious about broken A.J. Brown relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- NBCSports.comSep 2, 2026, 8:27 PMJalen Hurts acknowledges that "clearly" he and A.J. Brown grew apart - NBC Sports
Jalen Hurts acknowledged the obvious: He and wide receiver A.J.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:25 PMJalen Hurts acknowledges that "clearly" he and A.J. Brown grew apart
Jalen Hurts acknowledged the obvious: He and wide receiver A.J.
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