The Philadelphia Eagles could entertain an A.J. Brown trade, but when?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown caused quite a stir last Sunday when he took to social media to make a rather pointed post expressing his feelings about his lack of usage in 2025.

Brown logged just two catches for seven years during the Eagles' Week 4 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he has totaled just 14 grabs for 151 yards and a touchdown through four games.

Those aren't typical Brown numbers, and frustration is boiling over for the 28-year-old.

Brown addressed the media for the first time since the post on Wednesday, taking accountability for his actions and saying that he simply wants to contribute and be a critical part of the offense.

That's hard to do when you aren't completing a pass for an entire half like the Eagles did over the last two quarters against the Buccaneers, and Philadelphia's passing attack ranks 31st in the NFL overall this season.

But could Brown's antics become so bothersome within Philly's locker room that the Eagles could consider trading the three-time Pro Bowler?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says yes, but not this season.

"First, to get this out of the way: Brown's contract comes with a dead cap hit of nearly $90 million. That's tough to trade, even for an aggressive front office such as Philadelphia -- though not impossible if designated as a post-June 1 trade," Fowler wrote. "Some execs I spoke to this week don't expect Philadelphia to trade Brown in-season but said that it could be something to entertain in the offseason."

The Eagles signed Brown to a three-year, $96 million contract extension last year, a deal that will take him through 2029. Initially, it seemed like a no-brainer move given the evolving wide receiver market, not to mention Brown's incredible contributions over his first couple of seasons in Philadelphia.

Philly acquired Brown via trade in March 2022. He posted back-to-back 1,400-yard campaigns in his first two years with the club and then registered 1,079 yards in 13 games last season.

However, Brown's questionable relationship with Jalen Hurts and his rather volatile personality may have the Eagles — and perhaps even Brown — regretting the extension.

"Maybe a few early-game connections this Sunday against Denver will assuage things," Fowler continued. "After all, Brown is a top-five receiver who ranked outside the top 40 in targets last season and still managed a 1,000-yard season. That will be infinitely more difficult this year."

So, in short, trading Brown before the Nov. 4 deadline doesn't seem to be all that likely, but it's entirely possible that Philadelphia could move the Ole Miss product next spring.