Big Dom debunks social-media theory regarding A.J. Brown's exit from Philly - NBC Sports
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When a wild trade rumor goes viral, who kills it — and how fast — reveals everything about how misinformation spreads and dies in the social media age.
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Theory Briefing
- A fringe theory about A.J. Brown's exit from Philly went mainstream after NFL Network's Mike Garafolo amplified it on Tuesday.
- Big Dom stepped in to publicly debunk the claim, illustrating how credible insiders can short-circuit viral misinformation cycles.
- The episode shows how social media's rumor mill can elevate unverified narratives to near-fact status before a correction ever lands.