Kevin Byard and A.J. Brown were teammates in Tennessee.
Kevin Byard wants the New England Patriots to trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown.
Byard and Brown were teammates on the Tennessee Titans.
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.
One of the top receivers in the NFL, 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 said 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.
Brown has 8,029 receiving yards and 56 receiving touchdowns in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans and Eagles. He's been heavily linked to the Patriots because Mike Vrabel coached him in Tennessee.
The Patriots are expected to acquire Brown in June. A Brown 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.
New England reached the Super Bowl last season, losing to the Seattle Seahawks. Stefon Diggs was released this offseason and former Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs signed with the Patriots in free agency.
A three-time Pro Bowler, Byard led the NFL in interceptions last season with seven. He also had eight passes defended, 61 solo tackles and four tackles for loss for the Bears.
Byard has played for the Titans, Eagles and Bears. He enters next season with 36 career interceptions. The 32-year-old has led the NFL in picks twice.
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