What happened: A.J. Brown stopped by the Eagles' facility last week to collect personal items, say goodbye to staff and leave a parting message on the wall, per NFL Network's Good Morning Football. The note reportedly read, "The best to ever play here. Always open." Separately, Big Dom and others inside the building have pushed back on a conspiracy theory about what drove a reported Brown-Hurts rift, calling it bogus.
Why it matters: The visit effectively closes the book on Brown's four-year run in Philadelphia following his offseason trade. The denial also tamps down speculation that a falling-out with the quarterback room forced the move, framing the exit as amicable rather than acrimonious.
By the numbers: Over four seasons with the Eagles, Brown totaled 5,034 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
What to watch: Attention now turns to how Philadelphia reshapes its receiving corps for the 2026 season, and whether any further details emerge on the circumstances behind the trade.