Eagles Star A.J. Brown Gets Married in Stunning Oceanfront Ceremony

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Eagles Star A.J. Brown Gets Married in Stunning Oceanfront Ceremony

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Yagya Bhargava | Last updated May 17, 2026 4:53 PM ET

The NFL offseason has been anything but quiet for A.J. Brown. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver has been at the center of trade rumors for months, with June 1 circled as the date that could make a blockbuster move financially possible.

Brown has built a strong case for himself in Philadelphia with 339 catches, 5,034 yards and 32 touchdowns across 62 games and plenty of teams are reportedly interested. But while the front office drama plays out, Brown stepped away from all of it to mark one of the biggest days of his life.

The three-time Pro Bowl receiver got married on May 16 in Laguna Beach, California.

According to TMZ Sports, Brown and Kelsey Riley exchanged vows at Montage Laguna Beach, a resort overlooking the ocean. Guests arrived later in the afternoon ahead of the 5 PM ceremony. Photos from the event surfaced shortly after, giving fans a look at what was clearly a well-put-together celebration.

Brown proposed to Riley in May 2025 after more than three years of dating.

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A.J. Brown and Kelsey Riley's Wedding Day

A violinist performed outside the reception area as guests made their way in. One of the standout moments of the evening involved Brown's son, who walked in to a round of applause from the crowd. Just before his entrance, someone handed him a couple pieces of Skittles to carry in during the festivities.

The proposal happened at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, where John Legend performed "You and I (Nobody in the World)" live. Their son Arthur Juan Brown Jr., born in September 2022, was there for the moment alongside Brown's daughter Jersee from a previous relationship.

The engagement came just months after Brown and the Eagles won the 2025 Super Bowl.

Riley has her own athletic background worth noting. She played multiple sports in high school before going on to play softball at Texas Southern University, where she earned First Team All-Conference honors in 2017 as an outfielder and was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. She graduated in May 2019.

With the wedding behind him, Brown heads into what could be a defining stretch of his career. The June 1 deadline is approaching and his future in Philadelphia remains unsettled. Whatever comes next on the football side, Brown is starting this chapter of his life on a high note.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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