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.

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

"Inner Excellence," written by Jim Murphy, is a self-help book. According to its website, the book helps train your mind for extraordinary performance and live the best possible life. It helps you perform with freedom under pressure – all things Brown has done this season.