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It might not matter, but then again, the AJ Brown saga with the Philadelphia Eagles remains a hot topic heading into the 2026 NFL season.
With Brown’s wedding taking place this past weekend, among those who did not attend was Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to TMZ.
It is unknown if Hurts received an invitation to Saturday’s event at Montage Laguna Beach in California or if he sent his teammate a gift for his big day.
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AJ Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept. 21, 2025. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The outlet also reported that there were no Eagles teammates at the wedding, while noting that it was also unknown if they were invited as well. A former Eagles teammate, Darius Slay, was in attendance.
Either way, the absence of Hurts, or any current Eagles player for that matter, only adds to the mysterious status of the Browns and the franchise as rumors have swirled throughout the offseason.
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The main tune for those speculating about Brown is that he will be traded to a new team before the start of the year. And it could come very soon with rumors that he might be on the move June 1 as NFL contracts become more flexible in terms of making trades.
The New England Patriots, who lost in Super Bowl LX to the Seattle Seahawks this past season, have been linked to these rumors all along. Many believe they would be a top candidate to land Brown, that is, if the Eagles decide it’s best to move on from their Pro Bowl receiver.
What isn’t rumored is Brown’s frustration with his role in Philadelphia, especially this past season under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who was fired from his position heading into 2026. Throughout the season, Brown made direct, as well as subtle, remarks about his usage despite the Eagles setting themselves up to make the playoffs.
Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Titans at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., on Dec. 4, 2022. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
When they got there, the San Francisco 49ers beat the reigning Super Bowl champions in the Wild Card round at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Throughout the year, Brown did everything from calling the Eagles a “s— show” during a Twitch live stream to making jokes about his use during streamed games of Madden.
In the case of Brown’s wedding, Hurts’ absence is also worth noting, as the signal caller is godfather to the recipient’s daughter, Jersee. They have a long-standing friendship that began before their time together in Philadelphia.
Brown’s production immediately skyrocketed when he was traded to the Eagles before the 2022 season, where he racked up a career-high 1,496 yards on 88 catches with 11 touchdowns while catching passes from Hurts for the first time. He followed that up with 1,456 yards on 106 receptions and seven touchdowns in 2023, his second straight Pro Bowl season.
AJ Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after the team’s 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 11, 2026. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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The Eagles ended up defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2024 campaign, but Brown saw his production drop to 67 catches for 1,079 yards despite scoring seven times once again. The addition of All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley, who won Offensive Player of the Year in 2024, affected the need to throw the football.
After that, Brown had his lowest production in yards since his 2021 season in last year’s performance for the Eagles, tallying 1,003 on 78 carries with seven touchdowns.
