The Eagles shook up draft night minutes before the Bears went on the clock, agreeing to a three-year, $96 million contract extension with A.J. Brown, making him the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver.
The move comes almost two weeks after Philadelphia signed DeVonta Smith to a three-year, $75 million extension that put both players in the top five of the highest-paid list. Brown is now the highest paid at a $32 million yearly average.
With the news exploding as the draft begins, we’re looking at the national and social media reaction.
Tim McMaus
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches the ball as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Darius Slay
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Darius Slay #2 and A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after an interception by Slay during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
My dawg!! https://t.co/cIg7TyRSw4
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) April 26, 2024
Adam Schefter
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
PFF
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Nick McCloud #44 of the New York Giants forces a fumble by A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Eagles WR duo is MONEY 💰 pic.twitter.com/KjYfdeGMBE
— PFF (@PFF) April 25, 2024
Inside Edge
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a receiving touchdown during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
A.J. Brown has 2,952 receiving yards since the 2022 season, 3rd-most among NFL WRs.
He has 44 receptions for 20+ yards since the 2022 season, 5th-most among NFL WRs.#FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/OaquK4wTEr
— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) April 26, 2024
Brenden Deeg
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
CeeDee Lamb watching DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown get paid this offseason. pic.twitter.com/KVXmPG4OQP
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) April 26, 2024
James Seltzer
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Cowboys Fan Talk
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jones family stay losing 😂 Leaves everywhere 😂🍂🍂🍂🍂 https://t.co/oEWMCwEkpB pic.twitter.com/vnN6SEYCat
— CowboysFanTalk (@Cowboys_FanTalk) April 26, 2024
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
— DeVonta Smith (@DeVontaSmith_6) April 25, 2024
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