Overview

• Dianna Russini reported both receivers want greater involvement, with DeVonta Smith publicly backing A.J. Brown’s concerns about the offense.
• A.J. Brown posted a cryptic message after Week 4, then apologized and said he wasn’t targeting anyone, acknowledging he wants the ball when the offense stalls.
• Through four games, Brown has 14 catches for 151 yards and one touchdown and Smith has 17 for 158 and one score, as Philadelphia ranks near the bottom in total and passing offense.
• Team leaders, including Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman, have met with Brown to address frustrations, and the Eagles say they are managing the issue internally.
• NFL.com reports Philadelphia has no plans to trade Brown and views an in‑season deal as extremely unlikely, even as media speculation and hypothetical packages circulate ahead of the deadline.