The last time the Philadelphia Eagles faced NFC East foe New York, they played without one of their stars. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was a late scratch from the game due to injury.
They’ll be without another star this week against the Giants but this time it’s one on offense.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown is out for the Eagles’ Week 8 game against New York, the team confirmed on Friday, Oct. 24. He did not practice at all this week.
Brown had his best game of the season in Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings. He had four catches for a season-high 121 yards and two touchdowns.
Philadelphia’s win over Minnesota ended the team’s two-game losing streak. Their losses to the Denver Broncos in Week 5 and the Giants in Week 6 equalled their total losses over the prior calendar year.
The Eagles’ offense had its best game of the season in that Vikings win with 361 total yards, including 316 through the air. With Brown out, they could have a tougher time replicating that success this week against New York.
Here’s what we know about his potential return.
When will A.J. Brown return?
Brown won’t see the field again until Week 10 on the road against the Green Bay Packers at the earliest. That’s because the Eagles have their bye after this week’s game against the Giants.
But this could be a longer-term injury considering hamstring recovery times can vary from player to player, and he did not practice at all this week.
Currently, there is no clear timetable for when he will be back on the field.
A.J. Brown stats
Brown’s underperformed for much of the year compared to his career averages. He’s taken to social media to post cryptic messages insinuating his displeasure with the Eagles’ offense in 2025.
With his standout game against Minnesota, Brown’s closer to normal for his NFL career. Here’s how his stats look through Week 7:
- Targets: 51
- Catches: 29
- Receiving yards: 395
- Receiving touchdowns: 3
De’Vonta Smith has more catches (38) and receiving yards (504) than Brown so far this season to lead Philadelphia. Tight end Dallas Goedert has a team-high five receiving touchdowns.