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A.J. Brown nearly got taken out by a car during Eagles bike charity event

DSprofileby:Dustin Schutte05/20/23

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown saw his life flash before his eyes while participating in a bike charity event. The NFL star was nearly struck by a car while on Instagram Live.

Brown participated in the Eagles Autism Challenge race when the incident happened. While riding his bike, he took to Instagram Live, which captured the frightening moment.

The phone appeared to flip out of Brown’s hand and landed facing upward. Below is the clip:

Fortunately, Brown didn’t appear to suffer any serious injury in the near-accident. But he did reveal why there was almost a collision — and it has to do with some questionable driving.

“I’m fine everyone lol,” Brown wrote on Twitter. “Someone ran the stop sign. I didn’t fall off my bike, I just dropped my phone and got out of the way. Stay safe everyone.”

After the incident, Brown even joked about it, suggesting that it might’ve been a Dallas Cowboys fan behind the wheel.

“I think I saw a star on the license plate,” he wrote.

Thankfully, Brown didn’t suffer any serious injury during the incident. It could’ve been much worse. But even though he’s OK, the receiver may not participate in the event next year.

In another video Brown says, “This s*** right here crazy … I ain’t doin’ this s*** no more.”

A.J. Brown posts career-best season with Eagles

It didn’t take long for Brown to make a major impact in Philadelphia. In his first season with the Eagles, he posted a career-best season, helping Philly reach the Super Bowl.

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Brown totaled 88 catches for 1,496 yards — both of which were career highs for the 25-year-old receiver. He also hauled in 11 touchdown grabs, tying a career best.

Brown also made a significant impact in the playoffs with 13 receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown.

The big year in 2022 resulted in Brown’s first-ever selection to the All-Pro Team, earning second-team honors. He also earned a second Pro Bowl honor, also getting a nod during the 2020 season.

Brown was a second-round selection out of Ole Miss during the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent the first the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Eagles this past season.

Over the span of his first four years in the league, Brown is responsible for 4,491 yards and 37 touchdowns on 273 catches. He’s also maintained an impressive 16.5 yards per reception average.