Fresh off becoming the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, AJ Brown wants to make sure the only contracts he signs are with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown earned his second contract extension in just two years with the franchise and plans to finish his career in Philadelphia.
“I’m not saying it’s the end, but that’s the goal,” Brown said at the NovaCare complex Tuesday. “My career took off when I got here. It reached another level and I feel good. My family is here. My teammates and their children want to grow together.”
Brown signed a three-year, $96 million extension last week, keeping him in Philadelphia until the 2029 season, when he will be 32 years old. Brown will earn an average annual salary of $32 million over the life of the contract, the highest ever given to a wide receiver in NFL history. The $84 million guaranteed is also the largest given to a wideout in league history.
Although Brown sets a new threshold in terms of money made at the position, he plans to show his value every time he steps on the field and not focus on the distinction of being the best new wide receiver paid from the league.
“Nothing,” Brown replied when asked what the contract extension meant. “I want to prove it.
“Again, it’s a blessing from what I can tell. But we don’t play on paper and no one cares what’s in the bank account when you step in between the lines.”
Brown certainly earned his second extension with the Eagles. He has the two best receiving yards seasons by any player in Eagles history, also having the most receiving yards in two seasons by any player to don an Eagles uniform. Brown totaled 194 catches for 2,952 yards and 18 touchdowns in two seasons with the Eagles, earning second-team All-Pro honors in both seasons.
Brown is third in the NFL in receiving yards (2,952) and sixth in receiving touchdowns (18). Among players with at least 300 targets during that stretch, Brown is first in yards per catch with 15.2.
Brown will remain in Philadelphia for at least six more seasons, putting himself in position to break Harold Carmichael’s franchise record of 8,978 receiving yards when this contract expires. This won’t be the end of his reign with the franchise.
Philadelphia is where Brown wants to be – and wants to stay – for the rest of his career. Once this career is over, Brown could be one of the greatest to ever put on an Eagles uniform.
“This is our home. There will be good days and bad days, but this home,” Brown said. “But I loved it. It’s the best city ever. The support is through the roof. Away games are like home games.
“Even when I’m away from the game, at Boca I have fans shouting ‘Go Eagles’. The support system is second to none and I love it.”
