Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles receive troubling news on A.J. Brown ahead of wild-card game

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 1/13/24

The Philadelphia Eagles revealed troubling news on star wide receiver A.J. Brown as they prepare to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round on Monday. Brown injured his knee against the New York Giants in Week 18.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni claimed after their loss to New York that Brown’s injury was not serious. However, Sirianni said wide receiver DeVonta Smith’s ankle injury wasn’t concerning before he missed the Eagles’ Week 18 game against the Giants.

According to Philadelphia's Thursday injury report, Smith was a full participant in practice Thursday, while Brown did not participate.

Jalen Hurts listed as a limited participant Thursday. No A.J. Brown. pic.twitter.com/4IsVGJmXZ2

— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) January 11, 2024

The NFL world interpreted the injury report as a concerning indication of Brown’s status against the Buccaneers on Monday.

Bad News: #Eagles A.J. Brown (knee) doesn't practice Thursday, per the team. pic.twitter.com/d9NDRlAHwO

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 11, 2024

Three of the Eagles' best offensive players are on the injury report this week. Smith appears to be in the best shape after Thursday’s practice, and quarterback Jalen Hurts had a glove on his injured throwing hand. Thursday was the first time Hurts had thrown a football since the game against the Giants.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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