Full Breakdown
Eagles Dismiss Viral Rumor Linking A.J. Brown & Haason Reddick
6/10/2026, 4:18:56 AM
DiSandro Refutes Online Theory
Philadelphia Eagles senior security officer Dom “Big Dom” DiSandro rejected an online theory linking the exits of A.J. Brown and Haason Reddick. In a conversation with NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, DiSandro said there is “no truth” to the claim and the departures were unrelated.
Player Departures and Rumor Origin
Brown joined the Eagles four years ago, helped the team reach two Super Bowls and earned three Pro Bowl selections. Reddick, a two-time Pro Bowler, was traded to the New York Jets before the 2024 season after a contract dispute. A fan-page post linked the exits, implying a shared dispute, and the claim spread on social media.
Trades and Contract Issues
Brown was dealt to the New England Patriots on June 1 after his camp narrowed his preferred AFC destinations to the Bills, Chiefs, Chargers and Patriots. Reddick was sent to the New York Jets before the 2024 season and later requested a trade because the Eagles and Jets would not meet his “huge payday” demand. Reddick’s production fell in 2024-25, while league sources said Brown’s frustration stemmed from Jalen Hurts’ perceived reluctance to target him on tight-window throws in zone coverage.
Official Statements
DiSandro, described as “adamant,” told NFL Network insider that Reddick’s exit was purely financial and that Brown’s trade “has nothing to do with what’s circulating online.” Garafolo said Eagles’ stance was “crystal clear” that the theory was “fiction, not fact.”
Criticism & Opposition
The rumor came from a fan page without supporting documentation, linking Brown’s frustrations to Reddick’s contract dispute. No evidence was offered, and the Eagles’ security office dismissed it as “complete and utter bupkis.”
Why It Matters
The claim’s rapid spread shows how social-media speculation can shape public perception. By refuting it, the Eagles aimed to preserve the narrative that each departure stemmed from distinct factors—contract negotiations for Reddick and football-related frustrations for Brown.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Rumor: Brown left due to a conflict with Hurts and a shared dispute with Reddick.
Verified: Reddick left for a larger contract; Brown left after growing “angst” over Hurts’ targeting.
The gap shows no concrete evidence linking the exits.
Verbatim Quotes
- “There is no truth to that. Haason Reddick is no longer an Eagle because he wanted a huge payday.” — Dom DiSandro, Eagles chief security officer
- “A good bit of his angst stemmed from the play of Hurts, league sources said, in part because of Hurts' perceived reluctance to target Brown on tight-window throws against zone coverage,” — ESPN report
- “That story is complete and utter bupkes.” — Mike Garafolo, NFL Network insider
- “He could not have been more adamant.” — Mike Garafolo, NFL Network insider
What’s Next
Brown joins the Patriots. Reddick faces a new contract negotiation with the Jets after his trade request. Both will enter the 2024 season.
