A.J. Brown figures to learn his 2026 destination soon. The Eagles, along with the teams in this trade pursuit, want the matter resolved over the next couple of days, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini tweets. A few clubs have been connected to the standout wide receiver.
The Bills checked in on Brown before agreeing to acquire D.J. Moore, and the Patriots and Ravens emerged as the most likely destinations. The Chargers are another team looking into this situation, Russini adds. Although the Patriots are still in this mix, they might require a price reduction from the Eagles to make the trade.
New England is an acceptable destination for Brown, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. The Pats, though, still view Howie Roseman‘s asking price — believed to be first- and second-round picks — as too steep, The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson notes. Philly is not budging on the price, per Russini. Considering how punitive trading Brown before June 1 would be for the Eagles, it makes sense they are sticking to their guns here.
The Rams were also involved in this derby, per Rapoport, but Russini adds the team has since moved on. Considering Los Angeles is sending one of its two first-rounders to Kansas City for Trent McDuffie, it would seem unlikely — even given the Rams’ history with picks-for-players trades — they will not want to trade more high picks for Brown.
Brown being interested in a Foxborough landing is notable given the Patriots’ failure to sell Brandon Aiyuk on such a path in 2024. Brown, 28, would be reuniting with ex-Titans HC Mike Vrabel in this case. While a report indicated the Patriots may not be ready to make a big trade, the team has been linked to Brown at multiple points. The Pats are releasing Stefon Diggs, creating a glaring need at wide receiver. With Drake Maye on a rookie contract, the Pats have a window to make such a move.
The Chargers have Ladd McConkey tied to rookie terms for at least one more season. The Bolts have a Quentin Johnston fifth-year option decision to make, but it seems unlikely the 2023 first-rounder will see that option exercised. Tre Harris arrived in last year’s second round and would stand to play a bigger role in 2026, as Keenan Allen is unsigned ahead of a potential age-34 season. Brown would obviously step in as the Chargers’ No. 1 playmaker. The Bolts lead the NFL in cap space and could certainly add a $32MM-AAV receiver deal. While they are not expected to be aggressive in free agency, a trade for a marquee wideout would provide a major upgrade for Justin Herbert.
If Brown is still an Eagle next season, he will count an affordable $23.39MM against their salary cap. On the other hand, trading Brown before June 1 would level the Eagles with a 43.45MM dead cap charge, a record for his position. They would also lose $20.12MM in spending room. Brown has not requested a trade, but after a rocky recent past, the sides appear close to separating.
The Eagles are just so so so stupid sometimes.
What about this situation means the Eagles are being stupid? I don’t see that at all.
That guy is just a hater…he has no clue.
I’ve been an Eagles fan my entire life. Kick rocks, fanboy.
Roseman is like the pimp showing off his wares right now …
If you don’t understand how the Eagles are being stupid when it’s this obvious, I really don’t know what to tell you.
They are going to trade AJ. They clearly made that decision a long time ago even though it is a beyond dumb one both financially and roster wise.
They are going to do it because they are that stubborn and convinced they’re smarter than everybody else.
The financial implications means they will have to make cost shedding moves as a result of this that ruin this team, all while opening up a HUGE hole at WR when they have a QB who needs to be surrounded by All Pros in order to not be terrible.
Everything about this move is stupid.
Tre Harris and a 3rd
Immediate replacement for Brown and nets them a day 3 pick
That’s funny….
So is thinking they’ll get same or more than they gave up 5 years ago
The point is it makes no sense to trade him. The only way we would do it is for a dumb offer. Why would we trade him for a no name and third round pick? Makes no sense. The only reason any of this is even being entertained is cuz sports media is so toxic
For a WR Harris taken in the 2nd round last year and a 3rd round pick thats more than enough to off load a disgruntled drama filled self centered receiver in Brown and his salary, which the eagles only have about 12 mill in salary cap so far.
Please keep aj brown. More drama the better
Tre Harris has done nothing in the league, and AJ Brown has multiple 1,200+ receiving yard seasons.
Harris has played 1 season.
He was drafted last year in the 2025 second round lmao
Course he hasn’t done anything he’s played 1 season playing behind
Keenan Allen
Ladd McConkey
Breakout Quentin Johnston
Breakout TE rookie Orande Gadsen?
On the depth chart. Finished his rookie season with 30 catches like 320 yards in limited action cause they had more established guys ahead of him, a rookie. Which is still impressive cause the highest yardage guy last year was mconckey 789 yards Allen 777 yards
Where he was drafted means literally nothing. Polk was also drafted in the second round.
They are going to trade him. Accept it. It’s happening.
If the Patriots want to give us a first and a second or a third, they can have him. Big cap hole to deal with then that would have to be dealt with using the draft capital. If not, he stays until next year and maybe the following. The Patriots have to win in the next 2-3 years while Drake Maye contract is light. Perhaps they think they can do without the draft capital and build through free agency this year. Remember, you are talking about Hall of Fame Executive Howie Roseman…
Nobody is giving a first and third or first and 2nd for Aj brown. You might get a 2nd round, or equivalent, and a draft pick to after the 2nd round.
Hes a self centered disgruntled drama filled receiver who’s already being paid near top of the market thanks to his 2024 extension averaging 32 mill best for 7th in the NFL
They are trading him.
Tre Harris and a third?
Horrible horrible trade.
Not really since tre Harris was a rookie 2nd round pick last year and a 3rd gives them 2nd round and 3rd round value.
Nobody is pony up a 1st unless there’s money involved to lower his obligations. Thats really the only hope the Eagles have is to eat money cause nobody is trading a 1st straight up for the drama queen that is Aj brown who will most likely sit out in the next 3 years demanding a new contract anyways
Teams can handle his antics at a reduced price say 20-25 mill
They won’t handle his antics at 32 mill
Tre Harris has done nothing in the league, and where he was drafted means absolutely nothing.
You can narrative push all you want but AJ is a former All Pro who is still very very good.
And AJ doesn’t sit out games. You’re clueless.
I don’t understand NFL contracts
They’re basically the same as marriage contracts but without the “love, honor and obey” promises 🙂