Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown threw a jab at Philadelphia athletes who defended fans amid the Ben Simmons controversy with the 76ers’ organization.
Brown, a Flanders, New Jersey native, criticized athletes for their remarks on Simmons in an attempt to curry favor with local fans.
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“All these Philly athletes tryna s— on Simmons for extra pat on the back from Philly fans. Cornball activity,” Brown, a fourth-year player for the Cowboys, wrote on Instagram.
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 25: Noah Brown #85 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on October 25, 2020 in Landover, Maryland.
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He didn’t mention anyone by name, but Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce took issue with Simmons earlier in the week as he was suspended for a game for conduct detrimental to the team. He didn’t hold back when he was asked about the point guard’s situation.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 29: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on July 29, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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“You write your own narrative. What’s going on, I don’t want to crush any other players, but what’s going on with the 76ers, Ben Simmons, stuff like that. All that is because of a lack of accountability, a lack of owning up to mistakes and a lack of correcting things,” he said, via NBC Sports Philadelphia.
“If all that got corrected, you fix the free throws, if you’re getting better as a player, none of this is happening. Everybody can b—- and complain about how tough this city is to play in. Just play better, man. This city will love you.”
He added: “I really don’t think this is a hard place to play, to be honest with you.”
It was later reported that Simmons was dealing with mental health issues and needed to take a break from the team. Star player Joel Embiid on Friday asked Philly fans to tone down the boos and chants against his teammate.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers plays defense against Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks during Round 2, Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs on June 20, 2021 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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It’s unclear when Simmons will return but the team has expressed its support for him.