Eagles star gets random drug test after big game

Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles star gets random drug test immediately after big game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 10/2/23

The federal agents were on to A.J. Brown after his game of the season.

Philadelphia Eagles star receiver Brown erupted for a monster game during the team’s Week 4 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Brown incinerated Washington’s secondary to the tune of nine catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Philly needed every single bit of it, too, as the Commanders took them to overtime before they squeaked out a 34-31 win.

AJ Brown ran circles around the entire Washington defense pic.twitter.com/Bd2IyqX8e8

— PFF (@PFF) October 1, 2023

HURTS TO BROWN. Eagles break the tie with 1:43 left!

: #WASvsPHI on FOX
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Jq9JHUeqb6 pic.twitter.com/ROgsKdB2bZ

— NFL (@NFL) October 1, 2023

Immediately after the game, the multi-time Pro Bowl receiver was hit with a “random” drug test by the NFL. Josh Tolentino of the Philly Inquirer reported that Brown was selected for the test right upon arrival at his locker following the contest.

Brown is one of the most dynamic (as well as one of the most ripped) guys in the league. That means he may be more subject to “random” testing than the average player.

On top of the surely-coincidental timing of the test following Brown’s explosive game, there may have been something else at play here. Brown just voiced some loud public opposition to an NFL rule a couple days ago, so perhaps this was the league’s way of subtly getting back at him.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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