The Eagles advanced to the NFC championship game by defeating the Los Angeles Rams, but an Eagles players uncharacteristic drops made the game close for most of the afternoon.

PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Brown had a novel idea to pass time on the bench during Philadelphia’s wild-card playoff game. The Eagles wide receiver passed on the playbook and checked out an inspirational title — Brown casually ignored the action on the field and flipped through the pages of “Inner Excellence” by Jim Murphy.

Eagles' A.J. Brown reads "Inner Excellence" by Jim Murphy during games, revisiting highlights after drives to refocus and boost mental performance.

A.J. Brown drew plenty of negativity after he spotted on the sidelines reading a book during the Philadelphia Eagles' playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, however, he's used the opportunity to help shine a spotlight on the man whose words have inspired Brown throughout the season.

As the Eagles continue their pursuit of excellence during the 2025 NFL Playoffs, star wide receiver A.J. Brown continues to work on his inner excellence. Brown's decision to read Jim Murphy's "Inner Excellence" during Philadelphia's wild-card round has dominated news cycles ahead of the divisional round.

A.J. Brown is a household name and one of the premier wide receivers in the NFL. Since joining the Philadelphia Eagles, Brown has continued to put up monster numbers and help the team contend. While Brown is clearly an elite receiver,

Jalen Hurts continues to be a dual-threat quarterback, and Saquon Barkley was the best free-agent signing of the 2024 offseason. But there have also been times when the team was shrouded in drama between teammates.