Breaking News, sports fans! 🦅🏈 The Philadelphia Eagles just made a game-changing move that's got everyone talking! They've locked down their star wide receiver A.J. Brown with a massive three-year, $96 million contract extension! 💰✨
ESPN dropped the news on Thursday, and we couldn't be more excited! 🎉 This deal isn't just big; it's record-breaking! Brown's new contract sets NFL records for both guaranteed money ($84 million) and average annual salary ($32 million) for a wide receiver. 😱🔥 He even surpassed the deal Amon-Ra St. Brown inked with the Detroit Lions just the day before!
A.J. Brown has been nothing short of phenomenal since joining the Eagles. In the 2023 season, he racked up an impressive 106 catches for 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns over 17 games. 🎯📈 That's over 1,400 receiving yards for the second consecutive season since he was traded from the Tennessee Titans in 2022. Talk about consistency! 🙌
Not only has Brown been a cornerstone for the Eagles' offense, but he's also been recognized for his talent league-wide, earning spots in both the Pro Bowl and Second-team All-Pro in the past two seasons. 🏆🌟
But wait, there's more! By securing Brown for the long haul, the Eagles are keeping their dynamic duo intact! 🤜🤛 Alongside DeVonta Smith, who just last week agreed to a three-year, $75 million extension with $51 million guaranteed, the Eagles' receiving corps is set to soar until at least 2028 for Smith and 2029 for Brown. 🚀🦅
Smith and Brown made history by becoming the first pair in Eagles' franchise history to both surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a single season in 2022, and they did it again in 2023! 🎉📚 Records are meant to be broken, and these two are shattering them left and right!
Eagles fans, get ready for more electrifying plays and touchdown celebrations from this incredible duo! 🕺💃 The future is bright in Philly, and we can't wait to see what's next! 🔮✨
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Philadelphia Eagles reach biggest deal for WR with A.J. Brown
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