Star WR and Franchise QB Silenced Rift Rumors in Super Bowl Statement Win

Philadelphia, PA – July 7, 2025

They said the bond was broken. They said the trust was gone. That Jalen Hurts and his top receiver no longer saw eye to eye. And for a while, Philly fans didn’t know what to believe.

Then came the Super Bowl.

And now, Dallas Goedert is here to set the record straight.

For most of the 2024 season, the Eagles’ passing game lived under a microscope. Every incompletion sparked whispers. Every sideline exchange between Hurts and A.J. Brown turned into a headline. It didn’t help that former Eagles captain Brandon Graham added fuel to the fire, suggesting something was off between the franchise QB and his All-Pro wideout.

But according to Goedert, the real problem wasn’t in the locker room — it was in the press room.

“Sometimes the Philadelphia media likes to stir stuff up,” Goedert told EssentiallySports. “I think they’ve got a great relationship. They’re both passionate. They’re both meticulous. They’re competitors. That’s what makes them great.”

And when the moment came to silence the noise, Hurts and Brown delivered. Again.

Yes, 2024 wasn’t Brown’s flashiest season. He played through injury. He missed time. His stat line — 67 catches, 1,079 yards, 7 touchdowns — was the lowest since arriving from Tennessee. But in Super Bowl LIX, with the whole world watching, he found the end zone. Hurts threw for 221 yards and two scores. They didn’t just show up — they owned the moment.

It’s easy to forget how dominant this duo was when it all started. In 2022, Brown joined Philly and instantly exploded for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns — career highs. With Hurts under center, they became the NFL’s most electric pair. Together, they dragged the Eagles to the brink of a title against Kansas City.

So maybe they didn’t repeat that chemistry every single week in 2024. Maybe there were tense moments. But that’s what greatness looks like. Fire. Friction. And ultimately, finishing the job.

The truth? They’re still that duo. Still feared. Still focused.

And now, with another ring on their fingers, they’ve earned the last word.

Stay tuned to ESPN.