A.J. Brown's frustration with the Philadelphia Eagles largely stemmed from his lack of receptions during the 2025 season. That was reportedly a major factor behind both his fallout with Jalen Hurts and the move to the New England Patriots.
What did Tom Brady say about A.J. Brown?
Tom Brady, however, viewed the situation differently, saying players can't be happy after posting double-digit catches one week and miserable after catching only a few the next. According to Pro Bowler T.J. Houshmandzadeh, though, Brady feels that way because he consistently got the ball to his receivers like Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, unlike Hurts.
Why is T.J. Houshmandzadeh calling out Tom Brady?
“Why is Brady saying that? He never had to do that,” T.J. said on Speakeasy. “Who do he have to do that to? So, you ain’t talking from experience. You’re just assuming that’s what it is. Because if you going to speak on that, you should be speaking from experience.”
What were A.J. Brown's stats for the 2025 season?
Brown finished with 78 receptions, 1003 yards, and 7 TDs—solid numbers. Yet his frustration was evident. In 15 appearances, Brown had just one double-digit reception game. That was in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, where he caught 10 passes for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns. On top of that, he had eight games where he had five or fewer receptions.
What's next for A.J. Brown?
Brown is now out of Philly and all set to start the 2026 season where Tom Brady once played. The move is expected to bring a fresh start for the talented receiver, who will look to put his frustration behind him and make a strong impact with his new team.