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NFL players are busy reading these authors, from Tolstoy to Belichick

Tim McManus

created: July 1, 2025, 7:40 a.m. | updated: July 2, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

Brown sits down with Sal Paolantonio to discuss the impact his sideline reading has had on the Eagles and the NFL community. When cameras panned the Eagles' sideline during the second half, the image of Brown reading Jim Murphy's "Inner Excellence" on the bench was broadcast to a national audience. While he might now be the face of avid readership in the NFL, it turns out he's hardly alone. Our NFL Nation reporters spoke with players around the league about their reading habits and what they're reading this summer. He also enjoys reading books about Hollywood and actors, which makes sense since he has studied acting and had a role in the Netflix drama "Outer Banks."

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