Sunday will mark a clash of the Titans, including a former Tennessee Titan — for the first time since the trade went down during the 2022 NFL draft, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown will go up against the team that initially drafted him.
The Ole Miss product had been seeking a new contract, but the Titans ultimately made a business decision, acquiring two draft picks for their top wideout, including the No. 18 overall pick in last year’s draft that was eventually used to select rookie wide receiver, Treylon Burks.
Earlier this week, Brown, who has not been quiet about his departure from Tennessee, claimed that he had ‘won’ the trade. While Sunday will likely provide a final nail in the coffin for both parties, there is plenty of hype leading up to the Titans and Eagles Week 13 matchup.
Here’s what the Titans are saying about their former teammate ahead of Sunday.
Kristian Fulton on facing Brown
#Titans CB Kristian Fulton on going up against A.J. Brown, he’s ready for the challenge:@RamonKaylaWill pic.twitter.com/aruwTEW9tg
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) November 30, 2022
#Titans CB Kristian Fulton thinks it’ll be a lot of fun matching up with AJ Brown: pic.twitter.com/QTAVUJ52jI
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) November 30, 2022
#Titans Kristian Fulton said he had some battles with A.J. Brown in camp and is looking forward to playing against him in Sunday vs the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/K5LBod5Jzk
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 30, 2022
Treylon Burks on being compared to Brown
#Titans WR Treylon Burks isn’t about comparing himself to A.J. Brown:@RamonKaylaWill pic.twitter.com/NwDIbLlHiB
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) November 30, 2022
#Titans Treylon Burks on comparisons to A.J. Brown: He's A. J., I'm Treylon. We're two different people. We have our differences. pic.twitter.com/NEPwzGxesf
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 30, 2022
Jeffery Simmons on his friendship with Brown
#Titans Jeffery Simmons has known A.J. Brown since his high school days, the two stay in touch… plus- an update on Big Jeff’s ankle:
@RamonKaylaWill pic.twitter.com/V7gNCuZFVp
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) November 30, 2022
Jeffery Simmons on his long friendship with AJ Brown. #Titans pic.twitter.com/shIStrHw6d
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) November 30, 2022
Kevin Byard on facing his former teammate
#Titans Kevin Byard going up against his former teammate @1kalwaysopen_ :@RamonKaylaWill pic.twitter.com/PaKiWowiGh
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) November 30, 2022
Ryan Tannehill on seeing Brown on the other sideline
#Titans QB Ryan Tannehill on A.J. Brown, what it will be like seeing him on the other side this Sunday: pic.twitter.com/z4Aix8Cx0q
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) November 30, 2022
#Titans Ryan Tannehill says he loves A.J. Brown and it will be strange seeing him on the other side of the field on Sunday. Tannehill said he wants A.J. to do well but not on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/2xYTXn06sb
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 30, 2022
#Titans QB Ryan Tannehill on his former teammate AJ Brown: pic.twitter.com/uLHlOa81tV
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) November 30, 2022
Mike Vrabel on Brown
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel says he wishes AJ Brown the best except when they compete against him.
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) November 30, 2022
#Titans' Vrabel: I want nothing but the best for AJ Brown, other than Sunday when we play them. Hope he thinks the same of me.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) November 30, 2022
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel: I wish nothing but the best for @1kalwaysopen_, except for when we compete against him. Said he expects to talk to him and say hi on Sunday when the Titans visit the @Eagles
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) November 30, 2022
Vrabel on Eagles' front
Mike Vrabel on the 6 and 1 looks teams are using vs #Titans. Vrabel also touched on the Eagles front from Josh Sweat to Hassan Reddick and more. "Brandon Graham has been doing it forever!" pic.twitter.com/80flW454Fs
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 30, 2022
Vrabel on Eagles' turnover ratio
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel: The @Eagles are +13 in turnover ratio. … They take care of the football, and their defense is opportunistic. … They have 6 INTs inside the 20-yard line at home.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) November 30, 2022
Vrabel on Eagles HC Nick Sirianni
Mike Vrabel crossed paths with Eagles coach Nick Sirianni when both were in KC. Calls him very energetic pic.twitter.com/LPOfeflFl0
— Teresa Walker (@TeresaMWalker) November 30, 2022
Vrabel on QB Jalen Hurts
Mike Vrabel commended Eagles QB Jalen Hurts for his running ability but also pointed out that he can deliver from the pocket. #Titans pic.twitter.com/YEXBW30jty
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 30, 2022
Byard on Eagles memories
Kevin Byard shared some Eagles memories from his youth. He said his dad bought him a Lito Sheppard jersey and he was a big @BrianDawkins fan. Byard said the trade to get @terrellowens was the highlight, loved how TO had the city lit. pic.twitter.com/1NKsxGrdih
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 28, 2022
Byard on Hurts
#Titans S Kevin Byard was born in Philly, stayed until he was a teen… he talks about going back to play there and shares thoughts on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts:@RamonKaylaWill pic.twitter.com/DRPOtxj8JM
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) November 30, 2022
Derrick Henry on Eagles' front
Derrick Henry with a quick but brief description of the Eagles defensive front. #Titans pic.twitter.com/Zxb33g8YJT
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) December 1, 2022
Robert Woods on Eagles
Robert Woods thinks #Titans can match #Eagles. pic.twitter.com/TFoImpVCZJ
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) November 28, 2022
