Philadelphia, PA – December 1, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles are enduring one of the strangest and noisiest seasons in recent memory, and even a monster performance from their top receiver could not quiet the drama. After back to back losses and mounting questions about the offense, the conversation shifted again when a franchise legend publicly called out one of the team’s biggest stars.

The criticism came after AJ Brown delivered his best game of the season against the Chicago Bears, posting 10 receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns. It was the type of performance fans have begged for all year. yet instead of celebration, the morning sports cycle was filled with sharp commentary from former Eagles Pro Bowler Seth Joyner.

Joyner did not hold back on 94WIP Sports Radio. “A lot of people are going to be pissed at me, and he might be pissed at me, but in a lot of ways he is a typical twenty first century wide receiver diva, and he is selfish,”

Joyner said. He argued that Brown only complained when his targets dipped, noting the irony that the receiver had nine plus targets in both recent losses and stayed silent.

According to Joyner, the issue goes deeper than frustration. He revealed that a Hall of Fame wide receiver told him privately that the Eagles might actually be better without Brown. It was a shocking claim. one that reignited discussions about team chemistry, leadership and expectations inside a locker room trying to find consistency.

Joyner questioned why Brown struggled emotionally when DeVonta Smith produced a career year or when Dallas Goedert led the team in touchdowns. If the offense was winning and teammates were thriving, why was Brown unable to simply be happy for them. That critique took aim at the tension that surfaced earlier this season when Brown voiced frustrations about not being featured enough.

Despite all the noise, Brown has been sensational over his last two games, totaling 18 catches, 242 yards and three touchdowns. He has been everything the Eagles needed from a number one receiver. yet Philadelphia still lost both games, amplifying every conversation about body language, targets and accountability.

The Eagles offense has been under a microscope from Week 1. Injuries, inconsistency and play calling have all fueled scrutiny, but Brown’s emotional reactions have repeatedly become lightning rods for discourse. In a city where expectations never lower, even strong stat lines cannot escape the drama.

This latest controversy highlights a broader truth about the Eagles. win, lose or draw, there is always something swirling around the franchise. The market is loud. the opinions louder. and the patience thin as Philadelphia fights to find the rhythm that once made them a powerhouse.

Through it all, AJ Brown remains in the center of the storm. and every performance, every gesture and every comment will continue to shape the narrative until the Eagles find the consistency they have been chasing. Stay tuned to ESPN!