Patriots receiver A.J. Brown faces social media backlash for sideline video

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown became the subject of online criticism after a video from the team’s Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks went viral. The footage, featured in a team-produced YouTube video, shows Brown shouting at offensive linemen on the sidelines to improve their play so the receiving corps could score. While the clip gained over 5 million views, many viewers, including fans of his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, expressed disapproval of his conduct toward teammates. The Patriots organization officially released the footage, suggesting the team did not view the moment as a disruption. Brown, who suffered a high-ankle sprain during the contest, is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks on injured reserve. The Patriots are scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their upcoming game.

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