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Why A.J. Brown reads on the sidelines, explained: All about the book that inspires Eagles WR

Here’s the story behind the book that inspires him.

Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. You may have heard some things about Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown reading on the sidelines and wondering what is going on. No worries! We’re here to help.

That’s right, this was a whole thing in the NFL playoffs that caught a lot of fans’ attention and turned out to be not a big deal. And it’s something we might see a lot more now that cameras could focus on the receiver as he’s sitting on the bench.

So what’s up with Brown reading during games? Let’s dive in:

Does A.J. Brown really read on the sidelines during games?

He sure does. In the Eagles’ 2025 NFL Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, cameras caught him reading a book. Fans initially took it to be a statement to coaches about his usage in the game, but that wasn’t the case.

It turns out this is something he’s done before! A lot!

What book does A.J. Brown read on the sidelines?

It’s a book called Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy. He said brings the inspirational tome to every game and reads certain highlighted passages after every drive to “refocus” himself.

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How does head coach Nick Sirianni feel about A.J. Brown reading?

He’s totally fine about it. He called out people who thought Brown’s actions were disrespectful.

Has A.J. Brown met the Inner Excellence author?

Yes! Seems like we’ll see an interview with both of them on Sunday.

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Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie describes technique against Eagles receivers: ‘I’m on the outside this time’

Kansas City #Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie describes technique against Philadelphia #Eagles receivers: ‘I’m on the outside this time’ | @EdEastonJr

During his Wednesday press conference, Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie opened up about his matchups with two Philadelphia Eagles offensive weapons.

“Honestly, really just looking at how they were attacking us, seeing just the things that I can improve upon as far as technique-wise,” said McDuffie. “I’m on the outside this time, so just watching more tape on A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.”

The Eagles duo of Brown and Smith led the team in receiving, and they are elite playmakers on the outside. McDuffie has carried over his All-Pro play to being the lead cornerback on defense, moving from the inside as a slot corner last season.

“I say it’s one of the games where it’s just a man-on-man; it’s who, at the end of the day, is going to do their best technique-wise and who’s going to make the most plays? We love these challenges,” said McDuffie. “We love being in these moments when you get to go against two top receivers really in the league, and I know at the backend we’re excited to go out there and compete.”

Kansas City notably defeated Philadelphia in Super Bowl LVII but was beaten last season at Arrowhead Stadium. Sunday’s matchup could depend on the execution of the secondary and the many schemes Steve Spagnuolo devised.

49ers star shows up to Super Bowl in Eagles jersey

Deebo Samuel made his Super Bowl allegiances known.

San Francisco star Deebo Samuel made his rooting interests known in Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

It’s all Philly, baby.

Samuel arrived in New Orleans sporting an AJ Brown Eagles jersey. Samuel and Brown are friends and both are represented by agents Tory Dandy and Jimmy Sexton.

Samuel arriving in one of the Eagles’ alternate jerseys created quite the stir online. Some San Francisco fans are torn to see Samuel supporting an Eagles franchise that ended the 49ers’ 2022 season in the NFC Championship game.

But, most seem to understand that Samuel is supporting his friend. Plus, the Chiefs have denied San Francisco a pair of Super Bowl championships during Samuel’s time with the 49ers to cap the 2019 and 2023 NFL seasons.

Samuel just completed his sixth NFL season where he caught 51 passes for 670 yards and three scores. The 6-foot wide receiver also rushed 42 times for 136 yards and one touchdown.

Samuel is entering his age 29 season and the final year of his current 49ers contract.

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AJ Brown on Titans and Eagles: Biggest difference is ‘opportunity’

Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown opened up on the differences between the Titans and Eagles.

Like 30 other teams, the Tennessee Titans are sitting back and preparing to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. 

For Titans fans, they get to watch two of their former wide receivers take the field on Sunday. 

One of those, Philadelphia Eagles’ AJ Brown, was a fan favorite in Nashville and for many his draft-day trade was the start of the downward spiral the team is caught up in today. 

There is no doubt this trade has made a difference for both teams. Brown is a dynamic weapon and is a mismatch for defenses and unfortunately, the Titans have not been able to replace him since the trade. 

Brown was asked about the differences between the two franchises during the opening ceremonies of the Super Bowl on Monday. 

“When I was on the Titans, we were trying to figure it out,” he told the Sick Podcast, “Both teams are different, the situation is different.” 

He is correct, the Eagles have become one of the most stable franchises in the NFL and have built an offense that can utilize his immense skill set and the Titans sit at the bottom of the league. They could not be more different. 

He closed his answer with, “On this team, I just have the opportunity.”  

While there is no doubt that his trade closed the window of opportunity for Tennessee, his acquisition opened the door for the Eagles to get back to the Super Bowl. Would that have happened in Nashville had he not been traded? Titans fans will never know. 

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14 players listed on Eagles’ injury reports ahead of Super Bowl LIX

14 players were listed on the Philadelphia #Eagles’ injury report heading into their Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Kansas City #Chiefs.

The Philadelphia Eagles may be without a few key players when they square off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Philadelphia listed 14 players on its injury reports this week, though many of the biggest stars who were held out of practice were not dealing with any condition that would have affected their ability to run drills.

Instead, players like running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver A.J. Brown, and tight end Dallas Goedert were simply given the week off to rest.

However, key starters like wideout DeVonta Smith, offensive lineman Landon Dickerson, and Cam Jeurgens were all non-participants in the Eagles’ practice sessions.

Check out Philadelphia’s full injury report below;

The Chiefs are entering next week’s game with far fewer injury concerns than the Eagles.

Stay tuned to see how Philadelphia’s injuries impact the Eagles’ ability to perform against Kansas City on both sides of the ball in Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

Nick Sirianni calls out ‘lazy media’ and confirms A.J. Brown always reads a book on sidelines

Nick Sirianni calls out ‘lazy media’ and confirms A.J. Brown always reads a book on sidelines

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.

Afterward, Brown explained to the media his reasoning for reading the book and how it brings the wide receiver “peace” and mental jewels.

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.

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.

A.J. Brown book reading got hilariously trolled by Good Day Philadelphia

LOL!

We’ve seen some memorable moments from Fox 29 in Philadelphia over the years like the Saints fan who called out a reporter live and the epic moment when Joel Embiid crashed the Eagles Super Bowl celebration.

And now, we’ve got this funny moment the morning after Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown went viral for reading on the sidelines. The anchors of Fox 29’s morning show Good Day Philadelphia were just sitting there, reading the same book he was paging through on the sidelines before they started the show. LOL!

THE A.J. BROWN BOOK CLUB: 5 other books he should read

Well played, Fox 29. This is too funny.

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A.J. Brown explains why he keeps the book ‘Inner Excellence’ on Eagles sidelines during games

A.J. Brown explains why he was reading a book called Inner Excellence on Eagles sidelines during wild card game vs. the Packers

A.J. Brown is one of the NFL’s top wide receivers, and as a perennial All-Pro, the Eagles pass catcher can have moments where he gets frustrated when he’s not getting the football.

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.

Afterward, Brown explained to the media his reasoning for reading the book and how it brings the wide receiver “peace” and mental jewels.

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.

A look at what book A.J. Brown was reading on the bench during the Eagles’ playoff game

He’s had that book with him during other games.

Every player looks for different avenues to keep locked in during a game, and for Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, he apparently turns to reading.

Now, during Sunday’s wild-card round game between the Eagles and Packers, Brown was having himself an unbelievably quiet game. In the fourth quarter, he only had one reception for 10 yards on three targets. It was the kind of performance that could lead to a player checking out on the sidelines or showing frustration.

And when Fox panned to Brown, it almost looked like he was doing just that. I mean, he had a book with him on the bench and was reading!

But the book itself was important here. Another look at the cover would show that Brown was reading INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible life by Jim Murphy. It’s a motivational book that focuses on mindfulness, particularly for athletes.

Brown has even been seen reading that book earlier in the season.

So, no, Brown wasn’t losing focus on the game. Quite the opposite, really.

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A.J. Brown read the book ‘Inner Excellence’ on Eagles sidelines during wild card game

WATCH: A.J. Brown did some light reading of a book called Inner Excellence on Eagles sidelines during wild card game vs. the Packers

A.J. Brown is one of the NFL’s top wide receivers, and as a perennial All-Pro, the Eagles pass catcher can have moments where he gets frustrated when he’s not getting the football.

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.

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.