The Philadelphia Eagles were the class of the NFC East in 2024, winning five of six against division opponents before throttling the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game to advance to the franchise’s second Super Bowl appearance in seasons.
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts after his touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts after his touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
While, with the exception of offensive guard Mekhi Becton’s departure, the Eagles are returning the entire supporting cast around Super Bowl MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts, the road to a repeat might not be as easy as meets the eye for Philadelphia.
A.J. Brown Reveals Philadelphia Eagles’ Dallas Cowboys Worry
The Eagles are considered among the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the second consecutive year, but it is a division rival’s moves this offseason that could shake things up.
Even wide receiver A.J. Brown admits that the Dallas Cowboys, after trading for dynamic playmaking wide receiver George Pickens, are now a legitimate team to worry about.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) congratulates wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) after he scored a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) congratulates wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) after he scored a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
“I like that, I ain’t gonna lie,” Brown said during a recent discussion with fans, via his YouTube channel.
“We’re going to have to worry about (Dallas), for sure. We’re going to have to worry about them. No, I like the trade. I do like the trade. I like the competition. I like George Pickens, I like CeeDee Lamb. And they collab. It’s going to be exciting to watch. Because all that does is bring the best out of us. So, if we know how they coming, we are going to have to step it up.”
Pairing Pickens with Lamb could set the Cowboys up to make a legitimate charge at the postseason and possibly even a playoff run, around quarterback Dak Prescott, and just might be the move that closes the gap within the division.
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) breaks a tackle by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) breaks a tackle by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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