Eagles' A.J. Brown Responds to Speculation He's Not Same Player, References Saquon

Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown brought up teammate Saquon Barkley when discussing his impact during the 2025 season.

"I guess Saquon [Barkley] ain't the same player either then," Brown told reporters Thursday when asked about speculation that he's not the same player this year (via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk).

After surpassing the 1,000-yard threshold in each of the past three seasons, Brown has caught 38 passes for 457 yards across nine appearances in 2025. He's only found the end zone three times and is averaging a career-low 50.8 yards per game.

As for Barkley, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year has similarly seen his production decline compared to 2024. After he picked up 2,005 yards on the ground last season, he's rushed for 662 yards in 10 starts this year.

Barkley has also gone from averaging 5.8 yards per carry in 2024 to 3.8 yards per attempt in 2025.

While the Eagles still sit at 8-2 on the season, their offensive inconsistency has reportedly led to some frustration in the locker room. The defending Super Bowl champions only rank No. 25 among all teams in total offense this year, recording 300.1 yards per game.

As for Brown, the three-time Pro Bowl wideout is confident that he's the same player compared to the start of his Eagles tenure despite his recent output.