It’s official. A.J. Brown’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles has come to a close after months of trade rumors and speculation. The Eagles agreed to trade Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday. Brown’s farewell message to Eagles fans was shared on his Instagram account. He thanked the city of Philadelphia, his teammates, coaches, Eagles personnel and all of “Eagles Nation” for making him and his family feel welcomed the moment he arrived. Brown also stated that it was an honor playing in Philadelphia, and will never forget the time spent in midnight green.
A.J. Brown’s Heartfelt Farewell Message Reveals His True Feelings on Eagles Trade
Brown’s Farewell Message: A Heartfelt Tribute
“Eagles Nation,
Thank you for welcoming my family and me with open arms from day one. This city, this locker room, and this fan base will always hold a special place in my heart.
To my brothers in that locker room – thank you for going to battle with me every single day. The memories we made together, on and off the field, are something I’ll carry with me forever.
To the coaching staff, trainers, equipment staff, cafeteria workers, and the cleaning crew – thank you for everything you do behind the scenes to keep us going. There are so many people in the building who make it possible for us to go out there and compete, and I’m grateful for all of you.
Playing for this city has been an honor, and I’m thankful for every moment I had in midnight green.
Thank you, Philly. Much love always. God bless.”
Brown Took the High Road Upon His Departure
The most noticeable part of Brown’s farewell message was the lack of any negativity. There were no sarcastic remarks and no jabs at the Eagles organization. Everything in his message was positive. Brown’s farewell message felt more like a thank you card than an unwanted farewell. Considering all of the negativity that swirled around his trade rumors, it was nice to see him end things on a positive note with the Eagles. His classy heartfelt message was a perfect way to close out his time with the Eagles.
Brown’s Career in Philadelphia Cemented His Legacy
While Brown’s farewell message addressed his thanks to the city, fans and Eagles personnel, he did not touch that much on his career in Philly. Brown spent four seasons with the Eagles and during that time he put up over 5,000 receiving yards. He also leg the Eagles two to Super Bowls against the Kansas City Chiefs and was able to win one of them. Brown has cemented his legacy in Philadelphia as one of the greatest wide receivers in Eagles history.
Brown’s Farewell Message: What is Next For Him?
What Brown’s farewell message did not touch on is that he will be reuniting with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel who previously coached him during his time with the Tennessee Titans. He will also give Patriots quarterback Drake Maye the real No. 1 receiver they have been desperately searching for over the past few years.
The addition of Brown instantly elevates a receiving corps that did not possess an elite game changing threat and now provides Maye with arguably the most productive pass catching threat in the NFL. For a Patriots team hoping to speed up their rebuild and get back into the playoff picture, Brown can quickly become the focal point of the Patriots offense and a top tier offseason acquisition just weeks before training camp begins.
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