Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown and Jim Murphy, the author of "Inner Excellence," met after the wide receiver went viral for reading

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown could start a book club with his teammates. Brown, who has received criticism for reading on the sidelines during the Eagles’ home playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers last Sunday, reads “Inner Excellence” by Jim Murphy during games to help him stay engaged.

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The shot of Brown reading his book went viral, especially as Brown was seen picking up the book in a game where he had just one reception for 10 yards. Brown was asked after the game if he was "frustrated" when he started reading, prompting him to call out the notion that he is regularly displeased during games.

The star Philadelphia wideout was seen reading on the sideline during the team’s wild-card win over the Packers.

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.

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During the Philadelphia Eagles' Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, cameras caught WR A.J. Brown reading a book on the sidelines.