As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for the 2025 season, the team is focused on defending their Super Bowl title. Wide receiver A.J. Brown emphasized that the journey ahead will not be easy. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, he remarked, 'The process is still the same. I am very blessed and fortunate to achieve and win the Super Bowl as a team. But the process of the daily grind stays the same.' His words reflect a commitment to hard work and a recognition that past successes are not a guarantee for the future.

Brown, 28, is expected to play a pivotal role in the Eagles' ambitions for a repeat performance. Last season, the Eagles adapted their offense to lean more heavily on the run game, taking advantage of their elite offensive line and the dynamic abilities of superstar running back Saquon Barkley. Brown's remarkable capability to stretch the field created opportunities and challenges for opposing defenses. In 2023, he recorded 67 receptions for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns in just 13 games, despite facing injuries that limited him for a significant portion of the season. Nevertheless, it marked his fifth season with over 1,000 receiving yards out of six, underscoring his consistent production as an elite wide receiver.

The Eagles are considered one of the most balanced offenses in the NFL, successfully blending Barkley's talents in the running game with an impressive offensive line and Jalen Hurts' dual-threat potential as a quarterback. Complemented by a formidable receiving corps that includes Brown alongside DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert, the team aims to replicate their success from the previous year. While the offensive structure remains largely intact with only right guard Mekhi Becton departing, the promotion of former passing-game coordinator Kevin Patullo to the offensive coordinator role could necessitate an adjustment period. On the defensive side, however, the Eagles face challenges in replacing key contributors like Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, Darius Slay Jr., CJ Gardner-Johnson, and Brandon Graham. Despite these adjustments, the team retains a solid defensive core, featuring talents such as Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean. The pathway to repeating as champions is fraught with difficulties, yet the Eagles seem prepared and motivated to rise to the occasion, a mentality reflected in Brown's thoughtful perspective as they head into the season.