Eagles WR DeVonta Smith on playing with A.J. Brown: It's good to have 'two guys who want to be the alpha'

The Philadelphia Eagles are paying two wide receivers big money after handing DeVonta Smith an extension that aligns with A.J. Brown‘s previous deal.

On Tuesday, Smith stated that having two dominant receivers is an advantage, not a hindrance.

“Everybody wants to spin it this way, in that way, but you have two guys who want to be the alpha,” he said, via the team’s official website. “And I feel like that’s a good thing. You got two guys that are happy for each other.”

In two seasons playing together, Brown posted 2,952 receiving yards while Smith generated 2,262 yards, both surpassing the 1,000-yard mark each campaign. Clearly, there is enough pigskin to go around in Philly, even with the addition of running back Saquon Barkley.

Smith stated that the prospect of playing with Brown for the foreseeable future would be beneficial as the Eagles’ offense continues to develop around its core.

Smith said, “Growing close to A.J. has been very meaningful. Knowing I’m surrounded by others who share similar experiences, the same passion, and dedication for this game is significant. It means a lot to continue playing alongside him and everyone else in this building.”

Smith’s agreement guarantees that the Eagles maintain their key players for an extended period. This is as Howie Roseman constructs a team capable of competing for championships before significant concerns emerge towards the close of the decade.