Tension Rises in Philadelphia: A.J. Brown Leaves Jalen Hurts Off His “Dream 5v5 Team” — and Hurts’ Response Shakes the NFL

Tension Rises in Philadelphia: A.J. Brown Leaves Jalen Hurts Off His “Dream 5v5 Team” — and Hurts’ Response Shakes the NFL

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Things are heating up inside the Eagles’ locker room after a viral clip showed A.J. Brown revealing his “Olympic 5v5 Flag Football Dream Team” — and surprisingly, Jalen Hurts was not on it.

In the short interview, Brown listed his lineup as Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes at quarterback, Saquon Barkley at running back, Travis Kelce at tight end, and Tyreek Hill at wide receiver. Within minutes, the video went viral, sparking a storm among Eagles fans who have long viewed Brown and Hurts as one of the NFL’s most dynamic duos.

But this time, Hurts didn’t stay silent. Speaking to reporters after Friday’s practice, the Eagles quarterback offered a calm yet cutting response — one that carried both leadership and sting:

“The Eagles aren’t a place for people who look over the fence at greener grass. We’re built on trust, loyalty, and fighting together through the tough stuff. If someone thinks they don’t need my passes — maybe they were never worthy of catching them in the first place.”

The quote instantly exploded across social media, with many fans calling it a “powerful and classy clapback.” Yet, sources within the organization suggest that the locker room has felt a noticeable tension since the clip’s release.

WOW: #Eagle WR AJ Brown LEFT OFF Jalen Hurts as his dream quarterback for his Olympic 5 on 5 football team.

QB: Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes
RB: Saquon Barkley
TE: Travis Kelce
WR: Tyreek Hill

😳😳😳
pic.twitter.com/oDfFhIjuzx

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 17, 2025

Brown, who has remained silent publicly since the video surfaced, has been one of Hurts’ closest allies over the past two seasons — making the apparent rift even more shocking. NFL insiders now question how this could impact team chemistry heading into Week 7’s showdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

A local reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer summed it up perfectly:

“The Eagles have always prided themselves on unity. But even a small crack, if ignored, can become a storm before winter.”

Head coach Nick Sirianni reportedly called a private meeting with both players, emphasizing that “this team only moves forward if everyone’s looking in the same direction.”

What began as a light-hearted hypothetical lineup has now evolved into a test of trust, loyalty, and leadership inside the Eagles’ locker room.

And as one fan put it on social media — “Maybe Jalen’s right… not everyone deserves to catch a pass from an Eagle.” 🦅