The Philadelphia Eagles will have an important game for their 2024 NFL season aspirations when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. Nick Sirianni’s team will have to resolve their doubts at the wide receiver position given AJ Brown‘s injury report.
A 2-1 record would be a big deal for the Eagles, who will face an opponent with the same mark in the upcoming campaign. The game against the Bucs is an opportunity to get a second straight road win after beating the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
The bad news for the Eagles is that AJ Brown has been downgraded to “out” status for the Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. The Eagles star’s status was uncertain, but as NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported, Brown has not been able to recover from his hamstring injury. Head coach Sirianni will have to bring in a strong safety to replace him.
“I still don’t know exactly how long he will be out, we will constantly evaluate him. What is certain is that Brown is one of the best players in the league and his absence impacts the team a lot,” Sirianni had stated days before, about the uncertainty of AJ’s recovery time.
When was AJ Brown’s last game with the Eagles?
AJ Brown last presentation with the Philadelphia Eagles was on September 6th in the win over the Green Bay Packers. In that appearance, which was his only one in the 2024 NFL, the wide receiver recorded 119 yards and a touchdown on five receptions.
When is AJ Brown expected to return to play?
According to Brown’s statement regarding his absence, the wide receiver is expected to return for the Philadelphia Eagles in mid-October, during Week 5 or 6, and seems optimistic when Nick Sirianni’s team takes on the Cleveland Browns on October 13 at Lincoln Financial Field.