The Eagle went viral for reading ‘Inner Excellence’ on the bench. The writer, contacted by SI, says, ‘It’s really an honor to be a part of his life.’

A.J. Brown's recent on-field struggles have taken a surprising turn, capturing the attention of not just football fans, but also self-help author Jim Murphy. During a crucial game

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.