Eagles’ A.J. Brown downgraded to out for ‘MNF’ after hamstring ‘got a little tight in practice’ Friday

Pedro Vilela

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the United States after opening up their 2024 season in Brazil and gearing up for their home opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. However, they’ll be without their top receiving weapon when they open up Lincoln Financial Field. Wideout A.J. Brown has been downgraded to out for Monday’s matchup. 

Brown popped up on the injury report on Friday as a limited participant due to what the team labeled as a hamstring injury. He then did not practice on Saturday and was initially listed as questionable. Head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters Saturday that Brown’s hamstring “got a little tight in practice” on Friday. 

In the 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, Brown caught five of his 10 targets for a team-high 119 yards and a touchdown. 

Now that Brown is out for Monday’s contest against Atlanta, fellow receiver DeVonta Smith and tight end…


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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-09-15 16:16:17

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