A.J. Brown Set to Play for Eagles vs Packers After Hamstring Issue

PHILADELPHIA — Wide receiver A.J. Brown told reporters Thursday he expects to play Monday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Green Bay Packers, putting to rest doubts about a hamstring issue that sidelined him in Week 8. Brown, who said at the team facility, "Oh, I'm playing. I'm good," was listed as a full participant in Thursday’s practice, a sign the Eagles expect him to be available at Lambeau Field for the 8:15 p.m. kickoff on ABC.

Brown missed the Eagles’ Oct. 26 win over the New York Giants after sitting out practice all week with the hamstring injury. He last saw game action on Oct. 19 against the Minnesota Vikings, producing a season-high four catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Through seven games this season he has 29 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns, well below the 1,000-plus yard seasons he posted in each of his first three years with the team.

The return of Brown would provide a notable boost to the Eagles’ passing attack as they seek a third straight victory. Coach and offensive staff have said they expect him to be a central part of the game plan when the team faces Green Bay. Running back Saquon Barkley was also a full participant at...