Former NFL Star Predicts Eagles Will Face Regrets This Season

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Hollywood Brown, a first-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2019, is now part of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Heavy NFL - A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Ex-NFL Player

Sportskeeda - Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Hollywood Brown stated, "I had a Lis Franc injury in my rookie year and that is the kind of injury that is a career-ender, they say. It's cleaned out, I took some time to rest in this offseason and I'm seeing the benefits of that."

Sportskeeda - Brown mentioned, "I don't know what my role is going to be. I'm just working. Showing up every day. I don't get caught up in targets and catches and things like that."

Sportskeeda - Brown is wearing the number 0 for the Eagles.

Sportskeeda - Hollywood Brown stated, "I'm faster than I've ever been. I feel like I'm playing that way, for sure," regarding his performance in the 2026 Eagles Training Camp.

Sportskeeda - Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion expressed excitement about the Eagles' receiving group, noting, "We have a very exciting group there. I think it's because there are so many complementary skill sets."

Heavy NFL - A.J. Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots.

Heavy NFL - The trade involved a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick.

Sportskeeda - The Philadelphia Eagles will be without A.J. Brown in 2026.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Philadelphia, New England

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The Eagles' Military Day Training Camp practice took place on August 1st, 2026.

Heavy NFL - The trade occurred in July.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The trade was described as the most expected move of the offseason after months of speculation.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - Brown emphasized, "I'm working on every part of my game. I can win in a lot of ways, I think. That's what I'm here to show every day."

Sportskeeda - Hollywood Brown mentioned he is "working on every part of my game" to showcase his skills in the Eagles' offense.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles made tough decisions during the offseason, leading to the trade of A.J. Brown.

Hollywood Brown recently opened up about his recovery from a Lis Franc injury, which he described as potentially career-ending, but he feels the benefits of taking time to rest this offseason. He also shared that he’s focused on improving every aspect of his game and is committed to showing up and working hard, without getting caught up in statistics like targets and catches. Now wearing the number 0 for the Eagles, Brown is eager to demonstrate his versatility and skills on the field.