Eagles' Sirianni Doesn't Question A.J. Brown's 'Desire to Be Here' amid Cryptic Post

Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown posted a cryptic message on social media following Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that seemed to indicate he's been unhappy with his role in the team's offense to this point.

Head coach Nick Sirianni didn't seem overly concerned, however.

"Obviously, A.J. is very important to this football team," he told reporters Monday. "I know he wants to contribute and do the things he's capable of doing. He wants to contribute into these wins, and he's had a couple games where he hasn't been able to for different reasons. I question nothing about his desire to play great football, his desire of being a good teammate, his desire to be here."

After the game, Brown shared an image on social media that read:  "If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way."

Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the post was "pointed at someone or someones internally with the Eagles, sources said." Whether that was Sirianni, offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo or quarterback Jalen Hurts—or all three of them—is unclear.

The star wideout was targeted nine times during Sunday's 31-25 win but finished with just two catches for seven yards. That level of production—or lack thereof—has been a theme this season.

In Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys Brown was targeted just once, finishing with one catch for eight yards. Week 2 wasn't much better, with five catches for 27 yards, albeit on eight targets.

In Week 3 the breakthrough finally came, as Brown caught six passes for 109 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. But Week 4 was reminiscent of the first two games of the season, and Brown's patience with his limited role in the offense appears to be wearing very thin.

"Me personally, I truly believe we've got so many good players on this team, and at times you can feel like we're being conservative," he told reporters last week. "I don't think it should be like that. I think it should [be] let your killers do their thing and play fast and play aggressive. I'm not saying that we haven't been, but me personally, that's what I would like."

Philly's offense has been inconsistent from game to game, and even half to half, though the team remains 4-0 on the year. But getting Brown more involved should be a major priority for the offense, and the veteran wideout wasn't shy about posting that reminder.