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Philadelphia, PA – October 31, 2025 – The Philadelphia Eagles’ turbulent October took a surprising turn on Tuesday morning when A.J. Brown walked into Howie Roseman’s office — not to argue, but to apologize.
According to team insiders, the Pro Bowl wideout requested a private meeting after learning his name had surfaced in internal trade discussions. Brown reportedly admitted his frustration had gone too far and told Roseman he wanted to make things right.
The conversation was described as calm but emotional. Brown spoke candidly about the tension that had built up since Week 5 — from sideline blowups to social media posts — and promised that it wouldn’t define his career in Philadelphia.
He also made a personal pledge to his general manager: to stay off social media until the end of the season and focus entirely on regaining trust inside the locker room.
Sources close to the meeting said Roseman listened carefully but didn’t respond immediately. “He values accountability more than talent,” one staff member said. “And A.J. finally showed both.”
Later that afternoon, Brown reportedly visited Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni, reaffirming his commitment to the team and taking responsibility for the distractions. Several players described the meeting as “a turning point” for the locker room.
Though discussions had grown tense in recent weeks, Howie Roseman ultimately made his decision — A.J. Brown is staying in Philadelphia. The general manager told close staff that “you don’t trade away your best when they’re willing to grow.”
Inside the building, the message was clear: accountability had been met with forgiveness. Brown remains a core part of the Eagles’ offense moving forward, and his focus now is on earning back trust through performance, not posts. As one veteran teammate said,
“It’s over — he’s still one of us.”
Buccaneers Petition NFL to Ban Tush Push Ahead of Eagles Clash — Confident They Have Backup Plan to Make Philly Pay
Tampa, FL – The war over the NFL’s most controversial play has taken another dramatic turn. Just days before their Week 4 showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have formally requested the league to ban the
Tush Push.
For two seasons, defenses around the NFL have been humiliated by Philadelphia’s signature move — a quarterback sneak powered by a synchronized push from linemen and backs. Even after an offseason vote failed to outlaw it, the play continues to spark outrage across the league.
Tampa Bay is now raising the stakes. According to league sources, the Buccaneers sent an urgent petition to NFL headquarters demanding the Tush Push be prohibited immediately, arguing that it undermines competitive balance and endangers player safety.
But here’s the twist: even if the NFL rejects their last-minute appeal, the Buccaneers insist they are ready. Tampa believes they’ve developed a countermeasure capable of neutralizing Philadelphia’s go-to weapon in short-yardage situations.
Head coach Todd Bowles struck a confident tone. “If the league won’t act, we will. We respect the Eagles, but we’re not going to let one gimmick define the game. We’ve prepared a solution, and we’ll prove it on Sunday.”
That solution may come in the form of sheer size. The Buccaneers quietly added 450-pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson to their practice squad this week, a move many believe is part of a strategic plan to clog the middle and crush the
Tush Push.
The signing raised eyebrows across the league, with some calling it desperation, while others see it as the boldest attempt yet to counter Philadelphia’s dominance in the trenches. Watson’s massive frame could be activated as the ultimate answer to Jalen Hurts’ patented sneak.
Either way, all eyes are now on Tampa. If the Tush Push comes into play at Raymond James Stadium, the Buccaneers claim they’ll be ready to flip the script with Watson leading the charge — and leave the Eagles stunned.
