Way back in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season, much was made of a sideline spat between A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts that happened to end up on the game’s broadcast. Speculation followed that Brown was vocalizing his displeasure with the number of targets he received, although the WR disputed that in the days that followed.
Everyone, including Brown, Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and head coach Nick Sirianni, made light of the situation, noting it was nothing more than an emotional moment between two friends. Still, with Brown having 100-plus games in the four weeks since then, it seemed to support the theory that the WR was upset with his usage.