Jalen Hurts confirms his relationship with A.J. Brown cooled before trade

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.

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