Eagles News: Big Dom denies A.J. Brown conspiracy theory rumors - Yahoo Sports
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When a team official publicly denies a rumor, does it kill the story or fuel it? The Eagles' PR move is a textbook case of how denial can backfire through the Streisand Effect.
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Theory Briefing
- Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro publicly denied online rumors of a feud between A.J. Brown and Haason Reddick, drawing more attention to the story.
- The denial mirrors the Streisand Effect — official pushback on rumors often amplifies them rather than shutting them down.
- Groupthink and insider loyalty may explain why the Eagles closed ranks, but public trust in team narratives is notoriously fragile.