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PHILADELPHIA — After weeks of speculation surrounding the future of A.J. Brown, Nick Sirianni finally addressed the situation directly. While his response stopped short of a definitive guarantee, it offered enough reassurance for fans of the Philadelphia Eagles to believe their star receiver could still remain in Philadelphia. Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, Sirianni acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the league. Rather than issuing a firm promise about 2026, he emphasized both the business realities of the NFL and the mutual desire between himself and Brown to continue their partnership. “I can’t guarantee how anything’s going to play out into the next season. I can’t guarantee that. I mean, I’m thinking I’m going to be the head coach next season, but you can’t guarantee anything past tomorrow. Like Howie said, everybody is… it’s hard to get good players in this league. AJ’s a great player. And AJ’s a good teammate, and AJ’s a good person. Does he want to be here? Yes. Do I want him to be here? Yes. So, hopefully that works.” Nick Sirianni stands up for AJ Brown, calling him a great player, teammate and person “Do I want him to be here? Yes”Full quote from Sirianni: “I can't guarantee how anything's going to play out into the next season. I can't guarantee that, I mean, I'm thinking I'm going to… pic.twitter.com/ovR5eUMyvO — Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 24, 2026 That quote may not eliminate all uncertainty, but it shifts the tone. In a league where trade rumors can spiral quickly, hearing a head coach publicly affirm mutual interest carries weight. It signals alignment rather than division. Brown remains the centerpiece of Philadelphia’s passing attack. He has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in most seasons of his career and continues to be one of the most physical, dominant wide receivers in the NFL. His chemistry within the Eagles’ offensive structure is a key component of the team’s championship aspirations. From a strategic standpoint, there is little incentive for the Eagles to weaken one of their strongest positions. General manager Howie Roseman has consistently maintained that the organization listens to every offer, but listening does not equate to actively shopping a franchise cornerstone. The most important part of Sirianni’s comments may have been the simplest: “Does he want to be here? Yes. Do I want him to be here? Yes.” In an offseason full of hypotheticals, those two answers stand out. Nothing in the NFL is guaranteed. But for Eagles fans, Sirianni’s remarks suggest that A.J. Brown staying in Philly remains not just possible — but realistic.