Eagles’ WR AJ Brown Goes Viral Over Showing Up to Playoffs in Unexpected way stuns controversy
Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver AJ Brown has gone viral for the second time in two weeks, this time for his unconventional choice of transportation before a Divisional Round playoff game.
Brown’s playoff journey with the Eagles has been full of buzzworthy moments, though surprisingly, it’s not his on-field performance making headlines. Leading up to the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, Brown has generated more attention off the field, as he has just one catch for 10 yards so far this postseason. His first viral moment came during the Eagles’ Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers when FOX cameras captured him engrossed in a book titled Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy. The image of Brown reading on the sidelines sparked widespread interest, even pushing the book to the top of Amazon’s best-seller list. Brown later joked about it, saying, “Y’all just caught me that time. I’m doing it every drive, whether I score a touchdown or drop a pass—I refocus.”
His latest viral moment, however, came before Sunday’s game against the Rams and was even more unexpected. Instead of arriving in a flashy luxury car befitting his $96 million contract extension, signed last offseason, Brown pulled up to Lincoln Financial Field in a modest $30,000 Honda Accord. The stark contrast between the car’s price tag and Brown’s superstar status quickly caught social media’s attention, garnering over a million views in just an hour. In a league where most players showcase expensive vehicles, Brown’s humble choice of ride sparked widespread conversation.
100 million dollar receiver AJ Brown is going viral for pulling up in a $30,000 Honda to todays game pic.twitter.com/aqJPn6YPp7
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) January 19, 2025
While his off-field actions have captivated fans, Brown’s performance this season has been stellar. He recorded 67 receptions for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns, continuing to prove his worth after being acquired by the Eagles in 2022. Though his numbers dipped slightly compared to last year, he remains one of the NFL’s elite receivers, securing a lucrative contract extension as a result. With the Eagles just one win away from the NFC Championship, Brown will need to shake off his slow postseason start and deliver when it matters most.
The winner of Sunday’s game against the Rams will face the Washington Commanders for a Super Bowl berth, and the Eagles are eyeing their first NFC Championship appearance since 2022. While the team looks to Brown for more significant on-field contributions, his off-field antics—whether reading on the sideline or driving a Honda Accord—have shown a personality as intriguing as his talent.