The Philadelphia Eagles are in a delicate situation with A.J. Brown. The veteran wide receiver has not been shy about voicing his discontent with his lack of targets this season. It appears his tactics worked so well that they drew the attention of Philadelphia’s owner.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie met with Brown for a 10-minute meeting during practice this week, per ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio. Lurie sought to hash out Brown’s public frustrations with his role in Philly’s offense.
The meeting itself was reportedly set up by Eagles security Chiefs Dom “Big Dom” DiSandro.
Brown reportedly promised Lurie that he would stop complaining on social media, per one team official. However, Brown also told Lurie that he “just wants to be a part of the offense” and is frustrated about the situation.
Lurie told Brown that he didn’t need to apologize. The meeting concluded with a hug and then Brown returned to practice.
Sources told Paolantonio that it was the first time any of them could remember “Big Dom” setting up a meeting between Lurie and a player. DiSandro has a long history with the Eagles and often attends private dinners between Lurie and players.
This meeting came shortly after Brown explained more about his frustrations with Philly’s offense earlier this week.
Brown explained that he is both frustrated with his situation and wants to ensure that the Eagles are set up to win games.
“It’s not just solely about my situation. I want to win, too,” Brown told reporters Wednesday, per ESPN. “I think if we’re really focused on winning and doing our job, we can’t just keep slapping a Band-Aid over the defense doing their job and getting us out of trouble. At what point are we going to pick up our slack as an offense?”
It will be fascinating to see if Brown’s involvement with the offense changes after his meeting with Lurie this week.
Next up for the Eagles is a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Lions.
After her 2025 season ended prematurely with an Achilles injury, track star Gabby Thomas has remained in the public eye, focusing on her recovery while making several appearances. Her journey recently included a fun and insightful interview with tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams, where a simple question about her athletic greatness led to a playful and surprising exchange that caught the attention of fans.
Despite missing the World Athletics Championships, Gabby Thomas has stayed active, attending events like Athlos NYC to support fellow athletes such as long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall.
Following her final competition at the USA Championships, where she finished third in the 200m with a time of 22.20 seconds, she has shifted her focus to meeting fans and preparing for her return. In a video shared on Instagram, Thomas revealed what she believes is the secret behind her success: “Probably my grit. I’m just a very gritty athlete.”
In a playful response, Serena Williams countered the claim. “Honestly if I were to look at you, I would be like, she don’t look gritty. I would have written you off, I’d be like, ‘imma outrun her’,” Williams joked.
This candid conversation was part of a series where the Williams sisters also interviewed other track stars, including Sha’Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. The professional relationship between Richardson and Thomas extends beyond the track, as both are athlete investors and founding advisor-owners of Athlos.
With a long offseason ahead, Thomas is dedicating her time to community initiatives centered on health and urban revitalization, according to a report from On3. The reigning 200m Olympic champion recently partnered with the brand Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day for its “Lots of Compassion” initiative. This program has already transformed more than 50 vacant lots into flourishing gardens nationwide, demonstrating the tangible impact of her advocacy.
“During my time away from the track, I’m passionate about volunteering at my community health clinic to ensure I’m doing my part,” Thomas stated. “Lots of Compassion goes hand in hand with my passion for public health because it cultivates compassion in our communities by turning vacant lots into gardens all over the country, which can actually improve the mental well-being of communities.”
Thomas also volunteers at her local community health clinic in Austin, Texas, underscoring her commitment to helping underserved neighborhoods. This dedication feels entirely natural, as she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard University, majoring in neurobiology and global health.