The Philadelphia Eagles are playing both sides of the coin with A.J. Brown.
According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, the Philadelphia Eagles are playing both sides of the coin with WR A.J. Brown.
“Based on the conversations I have had, it can kind of go either way,” Garafolo said. "That they are building around A.J. Brown, but also if they make the trade, they feel good about the guys that will remain as part of the wide-receiver depth chart.”
The Eagles haven't been highly incentivized to move Brown right now because of money. A trade before June 1 would come with a 2026 cap hit of over $40 million, compared to less than $20 million if he's dealt after that date.
Brown and the Eagles agreed to a three-year, $96 million extension in April 2024. The Super Bowl champion has no guaranteed money on his current deal after 2026.
Brown had 78 catches for 1,003 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns last season. He and QB Jalen Hurts weren't on the same page and multiple reports have stated that the two stars are no longer close.
A three-time Pro Bowler, Brown has been with the Eagles since 2022. He has 339 receptions for 5,034 receiving yards and 32 receiving touchdowns in a Philadelphia uniform, helping the franchise beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
During the Eagles' 2026 wild-card round loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Nick Sirianni and Brown got into a heated sideline exchange. Philadelphia lost to San Francisco by a final score of 23-19. Brown had two drops, tying a career high, and declined to speak to the media postgame.
Brown finished the Eagles-49ers game with three catches for 25 yards on seven targets. Philadelphia fans booed him after his second drop in the fourth quarter.
Brown has 8,029 receiving yards and 56 receiving touchdowns in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans and Eagles. It will be fascinating to see where he's playing next season. He's been heavily linked to the Patriots since Mike Vrabel coached Brown in Tennessee.
Along with the Patriots, Brown has been linked to the Los Angeles Rams.
If a Brown trade happens, it will be in the summer, so this story isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
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