Cameras capture odd moment between Eagles star receiver reading a book while on the bench during playoff game

The Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver was caught doing an unusual thing on the bench in the midst of Philadelphia’s playoff game. A.J. Brown was seen reading the book, Inner Excellence, during the third quarter of Philadelphia’s eventual 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. X/@NFLONFOX View Tweet: https://t.co/jQGv8smD9N The FOX cameras caught Brown flipping through pages while his defense was on the field. A rather unusual move, but overall not a big deal. Something that Brown said after the game is something he does often. “It gives me a sense of peace,” Brown said. “That’s a book I bring every single game. “My teammates call it The Recipe. “That’s the first time I heard that y’all got me on camera. It got a lot of points in there, a lot of mental parts about it. “For me, this game is mental. “I can do anything and everything, now I got to make sure I’m mentally good. “It’s something how I refresh every drive, regardless if I score a touchdown or drop a pass. I always go back to that book every drive and just refocus.” Brown finished with one of his worst games of his careerGetty Tom Brady mentioned that it wasn’t the strangest thing he’s seen on a sideline. “I haven’t seen too many people read books,” Brady said. “But I’ve seen a quarterback eat a hot dog.” No harm, no foul. However, Brown only finished with one catch for 10 yards, so there may have been some frustrations. An unproductive game from Brown, but Philadelphia will take the win regardless. It was a defensive slugfest between the two teams, with very little offense. Philadelphia will now wait to see who they draw in the next round. While the rest of us wonder which book Brown will be reading next game. Follow talkSPORT NFL on Facebook Follow our talkSPORT NFL page on Facebook for the latest breaking NFL news, exclusive video interviews, and the biggest talking points from around the league. Our dedicated NFL YouTube channel ‘End Zone’ will also keep you across the very latest NFL news with exclusive access and our weekly ‘Rundown’ review show.

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Cameras capture odd moment between Eagles star receiver reading a book while on the bench during playoff game

The Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver was caught doing an unusual thing on the bench in the midst of Philadelphia’s playoff game.

A.J. Brown was seen reading the book, Inner Excellence, during the third quarter of Philadelphia’s eventual 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

X/@NFLONFOX

The FOX cameras caught Brown flipping through pages while his defense was on the field.

A rather unusual move, but overall not a big deal.

Something that Brown said after the game is something he does often.

“It gives me a sense of peace,” Brown said.

“That’s a book I bring every single game.

“My teammates call it The Recipe.

“That’s the first time I heard that y’all got me on camera. It got a lot of points in there, a lot of mental parts about it.

“For me, this game is mental.

“I can do anything and everything, now I got to make sure I’m mentally good.

“It’s something how I refresh every drive, regardless if I score a touchdown or drop a pass. I always go back to that book every drive and just refocus.”

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass in front of Carrington Valentine #24 of the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Brown finished with one of his worst games of his career
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Tom Brady mentioned that it wasn’t the strangest thing he’s seen on a sideline.

“I haven’t seen too many people read books,” Brady said.

“But I’ve seen a quarterback eat a hot dog.”

No harm, no foul.

However, Brown only finished with one catch for 10 yards, so there may have been some frustrations.

An unproductive game from Brown, but Philadelphia will take the win regardless.

It was a defensive slugfest between the two teams, with very little offense.

Philadelphia will now wait to see who they draw in the next round.

While the rest of us wonder which book Brown will be reading next game.

Follow talkSPORT NFL on Facebook

Follow our talkSPORT NFL page on Facebook for the latest breaking NFL news, exclusive video interviews, and the biggest talking points from around the league.

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