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Kelce Defends A.J. Brown, Blames Passing Game, Not Trade

6/5/2026

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Eagles center Jason Kelce defended receiver A.J. Brown on the podcast, saying Brown was not responsible for team’s struggles before his trade.
Kelce noted Brown logged 1,500 yards in 2022-23 and over 1,000 yards in 2024 and 2025, saying because passing game faltered, injuries hurt run game, execution frustrated players.
Kelce added Eagles still have quarterback Jalen Hurts, a healthy line, and will try to reinvent with quarterback Sean Mannion.

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Eagles center Jason Kelce defended receiver A.J. Brown on the podcast, saying Brown was not responsible for team’s struggles before his trade.
Kelce noted Brown logged 1,500 yards in 2022-23 and over 1,000 yards in 2024 and 2025, saying because passing game faltered, injuries hurt run game, execution frustrated players.
Kelce added Eagles still have quarterback Jalen Hurts, a healthy line, and will try to reinvent with quarterback Sean Mannion.