Los Angeles Rams star rookie edge rusher Jared Verse is not afraid to speak his mind — and create some bulletin-board material for the Philadelphia Eagles along the way. And if the Lincoln Financial Field crowd wasn’t going to be hostile enough for the NFC divisional-round game, it will be now.

The Rams' Jared Verse is ready to battle the Eagles in the NFC divisional playoffs and also would enjoy silencing their fans: "They're so annoying," he said.

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.

This isn't changing the type of player Brown is. There will still be reading on the sidelines, as Brown has used the book to channel the mental aspects of the game. "None of that

A.J. Brown was not on the practice field at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday as the Eagles began their on-field preparations for their divisional-round playoff game vs. the Los Angeles Rams. No, he didn’t play hooky and go to a Barnes & Noble.