A.J. Brown will remain a member of the Eagles through at least June 1. A trade after that upcoming date is still expected, although an agreement between Philadelphia and Brown’s long-presumed next team does not appear to be in place.
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Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirms (video link) the Patriots are still considered the likeliest team to swing a trade in this case. Negotiations have taken place throughout the offseason on a swap which would see Brown reunite with head coach Mike Vrabel. To no surprise, though, the matter of the price in a trade is still unresolved.
The Patriots have not previously been willing to part with a first-round pick to acquire Brown. Rapoport notes Philadelphia continues to seek a Day 1 selection in the 2027 draft, one projected to be much stronger than the class from last month’s event. New England’s preference, meanwhile, remains a lower price to finalize the trade. It will be interesting to see the Patriots’ efforts to avoid outbidding themselves ultimately result in an agreement relatively soon.
The Rams have loomed as a strong Brown suitor at times this spring. Rapoport adds Los Angeles was the three-time Pro Bowler’s preferred destination, but he will not be heading there. Despite the fact previous talks between the Eagles and Rams went further than they did with the Patriots, Rapoport confirms Los Angeles is no longer in the running for Brown. Once the Rams elected to retain Davante Adams, the expectation emerged that he would spend a second season with the team as a complement to Puka Nacua.
Both Nacua and Adams are pending 2027 free agents as things stand. That led many to connect Los Angeles to wideout Makai Lemon ahead of the first round of the draft, but the Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall instead. The Rams’ decision on that front helped allow the Eagles to trade up to No. 20 and draft Lemon, their latest move to bring in a new receiver and help soften the impact of the long-anticipated Brown departure.
The Patriots currently have roughly $35.5MM in cap space. Absorbing the remainder of Brown’s contract – which runs through 2029 – should be feasible as a result. The possibility of trade talks picking up between Philadelphia and New England will make for an intriguing storyline with the window of opportunity for a swap opening soon.
A first round pick? Has anyone even offered anything for the guy? Maybe a conditional 7th?
Go to hockey rumors your comment is nonsense and self mute worthy.
You’re the idiot
I wonder if the Pats could get him with a 3rd rounder and a night with Vrabel’s girlfriend.
or a 4th without his girlfriend…
Two second rounders seems to be the real price that will be paid, although Eagles should just say screw it and keep him instead.
I wouldn’t throw much for the guy. He’s a constant whiner who didn’t show up in the Playoffs and dropped a bunch of passes. I’d put a clause in his contract that would dock him a big chunk of money every time he shoots his mouth off. But he’s not really worth a 1st round pick.
ohh you just made me think. how about a conditional draft pick based on conduct detrimental system. Obviously a list of conditions and levels and doubt it happens but would be interesting.
Whew good luck with that
New England has been starving for a decent receiver for awhile lol
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The Dance Before the Divorce!!!
The casting director still has to decide whether Brandon Aiyuk or A.J Brown gets the lead role 🙂
The agents are still working out the filming schedule and script as well!
A first would be lovely but at this point I’ll take a 2nd and a future 2nd
Happy you’re not the GM. Lol.
So am I but I still don’t think a first is realistic.
I agree with you Philliesfan, but I wonder if after the whole Vrabel and Russini scandal the Pats will end up giving them a 1st as a way to essentially pay the Eagles not to request any kind of tampering investigation from the league. The Pats get the guy they wanted, the Eagles get the first, and they get to sweep all the inside info stuff under the rug.
There is no inside info to be had or exchanged. Nothing done would have any impact on a deal getting done.
Philly holds those cards. They hold out for a ’27 #1, and theyre holding onto Brown this year.
Bring Brown back, period. They don’t have to trade him for cents on the dollar
Some contender will pop up. Carolina, Texas, KC, Pats anyone who has no WR depth and has a big injury and has playoff hopes.
Howie – you will take a 2 and like it!