The NFL is a business. Most players will learn that at some point in their careers — even the most elite players whose talent and loyalty should be enough to avoid it. It only takes learning the lesson one time for a player to put their guard up with future teams.
A.J. Brown was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2019, started his NFL with two consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons, was a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year, was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2020, missed just five total games over three seasons, and was without question one of the most dynamic and elite receivers in the whole NFL.