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Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver AJ Brown is on Cloud 9 this time. First, in February, he became a Super Bowl champion when the Eagles defeated the Chiefs. One month later, he received another surprise from someone for whom Brown screamed in April 2024: “TB12 is my favorite player ever.

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A self-proclaimed Tom Brady fan, Brown received a fantastic gift from his ideal player. A signed jersey from the former Patriots QB, along with a special message that went viral in no time. Yes, Brady’s adorable response is creating a buzz over the internet.

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Soon after the NFL highlighted the three-time Pro Bowler wide receiver’s biggest fan moment on Instagram, Brady, 47, sent the perfect message. “My guy!!!” he wrote, adding three red heart emojis.

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Originally, the NFL’s official account shared a short video clip capturing his jaw-dropping reaction as he unboxed a signed Brady Patriots jersey. “Like a kid opening a present,” they captioned, adding heart and crying face emojis.

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In the post, the three-time Second-Team All-Pro, who grew up a Patriots fan, looked ecstatic while opening the NFL GOAT’s signed jersey. Overjoyed, Brown truly resembled a kid unwrapping his favorite present on Christmas morning, and his dazzling smile said it all. His priceless reaction left many buzzing about his deep admiration for the former Patriots star QB.

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However, this wasn’t the first time the Eagles star’s appreciation for legendary quarterbacks made waves. Earlier, when he changed his profile picture to one of Brady, it was yet another sign of his respect for the former NFL quarterback.

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AJ Brown’s appreciation for NFL GOAT QB Brady

It is not surprising anymore that AJ Brown is Tom Brady’s biggest fan. Back in April 2024, after updating his Instagram profile picture to the iconic Brady, the Eagles WR sparked a stir online. And, of course, Brown’s obsession with ex-Patriots QB upset many Eagles Fans.

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Interestingly, former Titans second-round pick A.J. Brown, who cried when the Patriots didn’t draft him in 2019, later explained why he changed his Instagram profile picture to Brady. “TB12 is my favorite player ever,” Brown wrote on X. “I watched ‘The Dynasty,’ and it brought back memories from my childhood. Go look up what he did in 2015 when he was doubted/disrespected. Yeah, I see the disrespect. Motivated? Yes. That’s it. I didn’t think changing my [profile picture] to the greatest QB ever would cause controversy. Take care,” he added.

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Despite the backlash, Brown remained unfazed, openly supporting his favorite star. “I don’t live by the world’s rules. He’s retired and is the best person ever to touch a football. It’s not that serious,” he responded to a commenter.

His stance also fueled speculation that he was following Patriots players like Jacoby Brissett and K.J. Osborn. However, Brown didn’t seem to care. His latest reaction alone was enough to show his admiration for the former NFL QB.

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Shivangi Agrawal is a Senior NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. She focuses on uncovering NFL stories that resonate with fans, particularly during game-day coverage. Shivangi blends traditional football analysis with entertainment angles and off-season narratives, delivering engaging, journalistically grounded content that goes beyond the field. With eight years of experience in journalism, she has contributed to articles, features, and audience-focused reporting, combining strong storytelling skills with a deep understanding of the NFL and its broader culture.

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