“Ugly ass”: Antonio Brown’s trolling hits a new level as he mocks A.J. Brown before Eagles game

The NFL spotlight is back tonight as the Philadelphia Eagles take the field, and while fans are buzzing about how the team will perform, Antonio Brown has already found his way into the pregame chatter.

The former wide receiver, now more famous for his wild social media antics than anything happening on the field, decided to take aim at Eagles star A.J. Brown. Hours before kickoff, AB jumped on X (formerly Twitter) with a dig that quickly lit up timelines and added a layer of drama to tonight’s matchup.

Antonio Brown mocks A.J. Brown in pregame tweet

Never one to keep things subtle, Antonio Brown typed out exactly what was on his mind. His post read: “How many yards AJ Brown ugly ass getting tonight or would he be reading 📖 on sideline.”

The jab combined two elements: a shot at A.J.’s looks and his ability to produce, paired with a pointed reference to one of the most talked-about sideline moments in recent memory. For AB, this isn’t just commentary, it’s trolling at its peak. And considering how often he stirs the pot online, fans weren’t surprised to see him turn the spotlight away from the matchup itself and onto A.J.

The viral sideline book moment that sparked the troll

So why the book emoji? To fully get the joke, you need to rewind to last season’s playoffs. During the Eagles’ wild-card win over the Packers, cameras spotted A.J. Brown sitting on the bench and flipping through a copy of Inner Excellence, a self-help book by Jim Murphy. The image went instantly viral, turning into a meme factory within minutes.

Many assumed the wideout was frustrated or disengaged, but A.J. explained later that the book is something he brings to every game. For him, it’s not about boredom or sulking, it’s about resetting his focus, especially when momentum shifts or emotions run high. Ironically, the moment became so big that it sent Inner Excellence all the way to No. 1 on Amazon, proving just how powerful one viral clip can be.

Despite Antonio Brown’s trolling, A.J. Brown remains locked in as the Eagles’ WR1. He’s coming into the season healthy, motivated, and ready to remind fans why he’s one of the most dangerous receivers in the league. Whether he’s torching defenders on deep routes or grabbing headlines for his unique sideline rituals, A.J. is guaranteed to be a central figure in tonight’s game.One thing’s for sure, Antonio Brown might have gotten the first word on social media, but A.J. Brown has the far bigger opportunity to clap back the best way possible by letting his performance do all the talking on the field.Also read - Amari Cooper shocks NFL fans by retiring after 10-year career, just days after Raiders reunion