A.J. Brown is polarizing, so it shouldn’t be a shock when a zen-like moment on the sidelines turns into a debate about his “unhappiness” or ” frustration ” with the Eagles’ passing game.
Hoping to stay focused, positive, and aware of his emotions, Brown was spotted reading Jim Murphy’s ‘Inner Excellence’ on the sidelines late in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s wild-card game against Green Bay.
AJ Brown did some reading on the sideline 🤣 pic.twitter.com/RoZ8GbvJV4
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) January 13, 2025
Afterward, Brown explained to the media his reasoning for reading the book and how it brings the wide receiver “peace” and mental jewels.
AJ Brown describing reading on the sideline, a book he brings to every single game… pic.twitter.com/LH2iIcW3L5
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) January 13, 2025
Some in the media have criticized Brown’s reading, believing he was frustrated or disgruntled. On Tuesday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni responded to those critics and criticized “lazy” journalism or people who give an opinion on a topic without proper research.
Nick Sirianni’s passionate response to the reaction of #Eagles WR A.J. Brown reading Inner Excellence on the bench during Sunday’s playoff game (via @WIPMorningShow):
“I’m definitely OK with it. The crazy thing is, he’s been reading this book on the sideline for a long time. It… pic.twitter.com/j7mDYyfayU
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) January 14, 2025
In the book, Murphy helps some of the world’s top athletes discover the mental training system that has empowered athletes to become world #1 and, most importantly, transform their lives.
Brown has one catch for ten yards on three targets, but Philadelphia is winning 22-10 and will move on to the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs.
