Jalen Hurts insists his relationship with AJ Brown is ‘really good’ despite not attending his Philadelphia Eagles teammate’s wedding this offseason.
Amid speculation over his future in Philly, Brown did not celebrate his marriage to wife Kelsey Riley with Hurts after the quarterback and his own partner Bry Burrows skipped the California ceremony.
It remains to be seen whether they chose not to go to the wedding or if they simply weren’t invited, yet their no-show has sparked rumors of a potential feud between the Eagles players.
Brown, who is expected to leave the franchise this offseason, often cut a frustrated figure last year with the Eagles’ offense and their struggles in the passing game, which was led by Hurts. Things reached a nadir last season under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who has since moved on.
Though despite talk of a fallout, and the wide receiver’s apparent desire to leave Philly, Hurts has stressed that he still gets on well with Brown.
When asked how trading Brown away would affect the offense, an awkward Hurts picked up a drink beside him and took a swig of it before saying: ‘Picked the right question to sip on, huh?’
Jalen Hurts insists his relationship with AJ Brown is ‘really good’ despite skipping his wedding
Hurts and his wife were not in attendance when Brown (left) married Kelsey Riley (right)
‘For us, we’re only focused on learning the offense,’ he continued. ‘It really doesn’t change in terms of our approach to improve. There’s an “if”… obviously it’s been a lingering thing, but nothing can replace all of the greatness that we achieved together.’
Hurts was then asked about the state of their friendship amid speculation over a potential feud. ‘Nothing’s changed. … We’re really good.
‘I saw how beautiful the pictures came out at his wedding. I’m very happy for him and his wife and his family. It’s a beautiful thing to step into convenance so I was very excited and congratulatory towards that.’
The pair were once considered to be best friends, according to ESPN. They have known each other since high school and Hurts is the godfather to Brown’s daughter, Jersee.
However, a source revealed towards the end of the 2024 season that things ‘weren’t good’ between them. At the same time, Eagles icon Brandon Graham speculated that their friendship was on the rocks.
Their on-field relationship has also seemed off and there has been occasions where they have connected for a touchdown but not celebrated or addressed each other.
Despite that, Hurts said in January that he and Brown had ‘talked’ and they were ‘in a great place’ after the Eagles’ season ended in the first round of the playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers.
Brown tied the knot with Riley in a luxurious wedding at the jaw-dropping Montage Laguna Beach resort earlier this month.
The Eagles quarterback is believed to have been good friends with Brown since high school
But Hurts and his partner Bry Burrow were nowhere to be seen at the wedding this month
According to TMZ, guests arrived at the lavish hotel in the afternoon and took their seats for the 5pm ceremony overlooking the ocean. They were greeted by a violinist performing.
Guests were reportedly specifically asked to wear brown to the wedding, while the couple’s son, Arthur Juan, was given a stirring reception as he made his way down the aisle.
On offer were mini lobster rolls and mini tacos, with no expense spared on the catering for the wedding party to enjoy.
Security is claimed to have been particular tight, with a number of walkways blocked off and guards patrolling the property throughout the celebrations.
Riley, a 28-year-old graduate of Texas State, is believed to have been with Brown since 2022 – his first season with the Eagles.
The couple share a three-year-old son together, Arthur Juan Brown Jr., while Brown is also the father of daughter Jersee, who was born in May of 2020.