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Eagles’ Star Pushes Through Pain To Face Cowboys At The Linc — Determined To Settle A Personal Score

The Philadelphia Eagles will open the NFL season on Thursday night against their fiercest rival, the Dallas Cowboys. But all eyes are on star wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has been dealing with a lingering injury in the final stretch of camp.

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According to team insiders, Brown has been nursing soreness that would sideline most players for precautionary reasons. Yet with the bright lights of Lincoln Financial Field awaiting, Brown has made it clear that he intends to suit up and fight for his city. The injury is still there, still nagging at him, but not enough to keep him off the field when pride and rivalry are on the line.
“It’s still sore, no doubt. But it’s nothing I can’t push through. This city, these fans — they deserve everything I’ve got. When the Cowboys step into our house, I’ll be out there fighting, because wearing midnight green is about pride, toughness, and never letting Philly down,” Brown told reporters after practice.

This is no ordinary Week 1 clash. For Brown, it’s personal. Last season, Dallas contained him in their matchups—only for him to explode later, powering the Eagles on their march to Super Bowl LIX glory. The Cowboys represent a bitter rivalry, and Philadelphia fans expect their stars to rise when it matters most. Coming off a Super Bowl LIX championship, the Eagles know every opponent will be gunning for them, but starting the season by defending home turf against Dallas carries extra weight.

The Eagles coaching staff has monitored his workload throughout the week, balancing rest with reps to ensure he’ll be as close to game-ready as possible. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore emphasized that while Brown won’t be at 100 percent, his presence alone forces Dallas to account for one of the league’s premier playmakers.

Lincoln Financial Field will be rocking Thursday night, and with A.J. Brown pushing through pain to line up with Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith, the Eagles will once again embody the toughness their city demands. In Philadelphia, football isn’t just about playing through injuries — it’s about pride, loyalty, and never letting the midnight green fade.

 

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