A.J. Brown Urges Eagles to Find His Replacement as Injury Impact Remains Uncertain

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown has reportedly urged the team to find his replacement as uncertainty surrounds his return from a lingering hamstring injury. Brown has already missed the past two games, and his availability for Week 4 remains in question, leaving both the Eagles and fantasy football managers in a tough spot.

Brown, who was ruled out for the Eagles’ Week 3 clash against the New Orleans Saints, has been unable to practice for much of the week due to the same hamstring issue that sidelined him earlier in the season. His absence has forced the Eagles to rely more heavily on other playmakers like DeVonta Smith and Britain Covey.

In a message to the Eagles coaching staff, Brown reportedly expressed concern over the extent of his injury and the possibility of reinjury if he returns too soon. The star receiver suggested the team start planning for the worst-case scenario by exploring potential replacements. “I don’t want to let the team down by pushing too hard and getting hurt again,” Brown said. “We need to make sure we’re covered for the long haul.”

Fantasy football managers who have Brown on their rosters will also need to brace for potential bad news, as his status for Week 4 remains uncertain. Experts have cautioned that while the average recovery time for a hamstring injury like Brown’s is around two weeks, there is a high risk of reinjury upon return. The Eagles could play it safe and hold Brown out until after their Week 5 bye, potentially eyeing a Week 6 return to full health.

With Brown on the sidelines, Smith is expected to continue taking on a larger role, while the Eagles may also explore other options through trades or waiver signings to shore up their wide receiver corps.

As the NFL season enters a critical stretch, the Eagles will be hoping Brown’s recovery goes smoothly and that he can make a healthy return to help lead the team into the postseason.