AJ Brown’s decision to delete social media account, missing Eagles NFL playoffs practice session leaves fans divided

Following an 11-6 season, the Philadelphia Eagles hit the road for Raymond James Stadium on Monday to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card Round. As anticipation builds for this crucial playoff clash, concern among Eagles fans intensifies, particularly regarding the injury status of star receiver AJ Brown.

Amid his injury concern, the Eagles receiver puzzled his fans with an astonishing social media activity that left fans divided in suggesting the actual scenario.

AJ Brown erases social media presence

Players often find social media to be a source of frustration, and in an effort to maintain focus ahead of the playoffs, AJ Brown took a decisive step by deleting his X (formerly Twitter). Notably, he went a step further on Instagram, severing ties with the Eagles by removing all content related to the team.

Despite an impressive season with 106 receptions, 1,456 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns, Brown’s satisfaction waned as the Eagles, once contenders for the NFC East title, faltered in the 2023 campaign.

The burden of the team’s losses weighed heavily on the star receiver, which led to public outbursts directed at fans questioning the team’s offensive struggles following their three-game losing streak. Following that, the Eagles’ string of defeats continued as they lost five of their last six games.

Especially defeats against non-playoff teams like the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks fueled Brown’s frustration. Hence, before the playoffs, he had nothing but to take this big step.

AJ Brown’s discontent had been evident throughout the season, marked by incidents such as his altercation with the Seahawks’ Joey Hunt, resulting in a fine for Hunt. Additionally, Brown found himself in a heated exchange with his own teammate, Jalen Hurts.

 AJ Brown skips Eagles practice

AJ Brown’s recent decision to delete his social media accounts has not been the only headline-stealer. Reports have left the NFL community stunned as the star receiver, already in the limelight for his digital detox, missed his practice on Friday after skipping two practices due to his knee injury, per CBS Sports.

The news of Brown’s absence from practice comes as a blow to the team, especially considering the significance of the upcoming playoff game against the Bucs. Brown had already skipped Thursday’s practice, citing a knee injury sustained during the Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants. 

However, the plot thickens as his second absence on Friday raises speculation among fans. It appeared as “not good news” for the Philly team.

The timing of Brown’s practice no-shows couldn’t be more intriguing, especially when he himself raised speculation regarding his social media activity. Hence it prompted fans’ speculate what is actually cooking behind the door.

However, there are fans who speculate that the situation might not be as severe. Instead, they believe his practice absences could be attributed to ongoing concerns related to his injury.

The NFL community is now buzzing with anticipation and curiosity about AJ Brown’s status leading into Wild Card Weekend. Will the star receiver overcome his knee injury and be a key player in the crucial matchup against the Buccaneers? Or does his absence hint at deeper issues within the team? Make sure to tell us in the comments section.