Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown apparently watched the first episode of the offseason edition of “Hard Knocks,” and it fired him up on behalf of one of his new teammates, Saquon Barkley.
On Wednesday, Brown sent a supportive message to Barkley, seemingly in response to a segment that aired during Tuesday’s debut episode of the HBO show’s New York Giants-themed offseason edition.
In that video, Giants GM Joe Schoen bluntly stated that the team was not paying quarterback Daniel Jones $40 million per year to hand the ball off to a $12 million running back, clearly referencing Barkley.
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While Schoen’s comment might not have been intended as a direct shot at Barkley, Brown took it personally. He was inspired to show his support publicly.
“The Saquon video fired me up and it wasn’t even about me,” Brown wrote on social media. “I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure you get yours fam! @saquon”
This strong message from Brown highlights his dedication to his new teammate. Barkley, who secured $26 million in guarantees from the Eagles, is anticipated to play a pivotal role in the offense.
With motivated teammates like Brown backing him, Barkley is poised for a standout season that might make the Giants regret their decision.
Barkley appears enthusiastic about his new team, and with supportive teammates, his transition to the Eagles is set to be a promising chapter in his career.
