AJ Brown’s hamstring injury will keep him out for more than one game.
The Philadelphia Eagles star told ESPN during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday night that he expects to be out “a couple of weeks” because of the injury.
Eagles WR AJ Brown said he expects to miss “a couple of weeks” due to a hamstring injury, according to Lisa Salters on the MNF broadcast
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) September 17, 2024
It’s unclear how long Brown will be out, or if the Eagles will consider placing him on the injured list.
Brown first appeared on the Eagles’ injury report on Friday after pulling his hamstring during practice. He subsequently missed Saturday’s practice and the team officially ruled him out of Monday night’s game at Philadelphia on Sunday.
Brown had 1,456 receiving yards last season, marking his second straight campaign with at least 1,400 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. The 27-year-old also signed a three-year, $96 million contract extension with the team earlier this year. That deal, which briefly made him the league’s highest-paid wide receiver, keeps him in Philadelphia through the 2029 season.
Brown also starred for the Eagles last week in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, having a team-high 119 receiving yards and a touchdown on five catches in the 34-29 victory.
With Brown sidelined, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely turn to DeVonta Smith in his absence. Smith, who had 84 yards on seven catches in their win over the Packers, had a single catch for five yards in the first quarter on Monday night.
