A.J. Brown, now with the Patriots, revealed he hasn’t spoken with his former Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts, since the June trade. This came out after Wednesday’s joint practice session with the Patriots in Foxborough, ahead of Saturday’s preseason game.
“I’m Here Now” But What About Philly?
Brown, who spent four seasons with Philadelphia and won a Super Bowl, was clear he wasn’t interested in rehashing the reasons he wanted a “change of scenery.” He told reporters, “I’m here now. I’m not going backwards.” He tried to smooth things over, adding that “it’s not about no closure or anything. It’s love.” He emphasized his affection for his old team: “I love Philly and I will always love Philly. But I’m here now. And this is where my feet are and that’s what I’m focused on.” It sounds like a clean break, right?
The Quiet That Speaks Volumes
That “love” sentiment took a hit when Brown was asked directly if he’d spoken to Jalen Hurts since the trade. His answer was a simple, stark, “No.” When pressed for why, he laughed it off with a classic deflection: “Philly, man, y’all are tough.” He quickly tried to pivot, saying “none of that stuff even matters” and urging reporters to “report something positive.” He really didn’t want to get into it, saying, “Let’s not get into that. Let’s keep everything positive. It’s love.” But that silence between him and Hurts, after all their time together, it’s definitely something to think about.
With the Patriots and Eagles facing off in a preseason game this Saturday, Brown’s focus is clearly on his new team. But the unanswered questions about his relationship with Hurts are still hanging out there, despite his efforts to put them to bed.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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