Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged uncertainty about star wide receiver A.J. Brown’s future with the franchise, stating he cannot promise the player will return for the upcoming season.
The talented receiver has achieved over 1,000 receiving yards in each of his four campaigns with Philadelphia, yet speculation about a potential trade has intensified following his public criticism of the team’s offensive approach during the 2025 season.
Even with tensions between Brown and the organization, Sirianni indicated both sides remain interested in continuing their partnership with the three-time Pro Bowl performer.
“My expectation is he wants to be here. And obviously you want good players like that in your building,” Sirianni told local reporters, according to ESPN.
“As (general manager) Howie (Roseman) said, it’s hard to get good players in this league. A.J.’s a great player and A.J. is a good teammate and A.J. is a good person. Does he want to be here? Yes. Do I want him to be here? Yes.”
However, when reporters asked directly whether the 28-year-old receiver would wear an Eagles jersey in 2026, Sirianni offered a measured response.
“Will A.J. be here next season? I think we’re still in a spot, like, I can’t guarantee how anything is going to play out into next season,” Sirianni explained. “I’m thinking I’m going to be the coach next season but you can’t guarantee anything past tomorrow.”
Recently, Brown appeared on Micah Parsons’ podcast during Super Bowl week, where he described Philadelphia as his “home” and expressed feeling “fortunate” to play for the organization.
Throughout his four-year tenure with the Eagles, Brown has compiled impressive statistics with 339 receptions, 5,034 receiving yards, and 32 touchdown catches across 62 games. His achievements include a Super Bowl championship in 2024 and NFC East division titles in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
The receiver secured a lucrative three-year contract extension worth $96 million in April 2024, with $84 million in guaranteed money. His salary cap impact for the 2026 season stands at $23.4 million.
