Eagles AJ Brown narrowly escapes being hit by a car during a benefit bike ride
All-Pro wide receiver AJ Brown was nearly hit by a car while on a charity bike ride.
The Philadelphia Eagles star documented his participation in the team’s annual Autism Challenge race via Instagram Live.
Shortly after he faced the camera and started talking to his followers, his phone suddenly fell out of his hand and a distorted noise was heard.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown before an NFC divisional playoff game against the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“Flip the camera… Bro ain’t even peddling Bruh,” Brown was heard saying seconds before the video ended.
About 30 minutes after the scare, Brown took to Twitter to let everyone know he was fine.
“I’m all fine lol. Someone ran the stop sign. I didn’t fall off the bike, I just dropped my phone and got out of the way. Everyone stay safe,” Brown wrote.
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NFL teams encourage athletes to stay as safe as possible during the offseason.
In some cases, player contracts specifically prohibit certain activities.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown before an NFC divisional playoff game against the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Cleveland Browns banned two-time All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett from playing basketball in the offseason, citing the risk of injury.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown celebrates a touchdown reception during the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Brown jokingly hinted that the driver may have been a Dallas Cowboys fan.
“I think I saw a star on the license plate,” Brown tweeted, referring to the Cowboys’ logo.
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Brown had a productive freshman year with the Eagles, finishing the regular season with 88 catches for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns.