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topicnews · September 17, 2024

NFL Rumors: Eagles player AJ Brown expected to miss several weeks with hamstring injury | News, results, highlights, stats and rumors

NFL Rumors: Eagles player AJ Brown expected to miss several weeks with hamstring injury | News, results, highlights, stats and rumors

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After missing Monday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury sustained during practice on Friday, Philadelphia Eagles receiver AJ Brown believes this could be the start of an extended absence.

The wideout explained the situation to ESPN’s Lisa Salters (h/t Field Yates):

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Per @saltersl On Monday Night Football, she spoke to AJ Brown about his hamstring injury. “He doesn’t think it’s that bad, but he expects to be out for a few weeks.”
The injury occurred on Friday while running a training course.

This news comes amid reports that the Eagles expected Brown back on the field soon.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported before Monday Night Football that the Eagles “maybe could have pushed him to play tonight,” but decided it wasn’t worth it. Instead, they’ll hope Brown returns for Week 3 on Sunday.

“They didn’t put him on the injured list, which shows that they believe it’s a short-term absence,” Garafolo said. “From what I understand, they’re hoping it’s a very short-term absence and he’ll be back playing right away for the next game.”

Brown’s participation was originally placed on the injury list as questionable and head coach Nick Sirianni said his thigh was “a little tight” in practice, according to ESPN’s Tim McManusHe did not practice on Saturday and was downgraded to “out” for Sunday.

The star wide receiver, who signed a three-year, $96 million contract in the offseason, recorded 1,400 receiving yards in two consecutive seasons in 2022 and 2023 and scored 18 touchdowns in the last two years.

Brown got off to a strong start to the 2024 season, recording 119 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Eagles’ Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo.

With Brown out against the Falcons and potentially out for an extended period, the Eagles will use DeVonta Smith at wide receiver. Jahan Dotson, who Philadelphia acquired in an offseason trade with the Washington Commanders, will also likely take on a larger role.

Dotson had no pass catches in Week 1 but is coming off a solid sophomore season in which he caught 49 passes for 518 yards and four touchdowns. On Monday, he’ll have a chance to continue acclimating himself to the Eagles’ offense and potentially have a breakout game with his new team.

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