Nick Sirianni: Things "just fine" with A.J. Brown after sideline exchange

Nick Sirianni: Things "just fine" with A.J. Brown after sideline exchange

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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni minimized the significance of a sideline exchange with wide receiver A.J. Brown during the first half of Sunday's game against the 49ers. The incident occurred after Brown failed to catch a pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts on third down, prompting Sirianni to instruct Brown to leave the field. Brown responded, leading to Eagles’ security officer Dom DiSandro intervening to prevent further escalation. During the second half, Fox Sports' Erin Andrews reported Sirianni's comments on the incident, highlighting that high emotions are typical in playoff games and affirming that the team remains united. Both Sirianni and Brown have previously shown similar emotional moments without long-term issues for the team, suggesting the situation will not affect the Eagles' playoff progression.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/josh-alperon January 11, 2026
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