Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman addressed ongoing trade rumors involving star wide receiver A.J. Brown during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. “At the trade deadline, Howie Roseman told everyone, ‘No, we’re not trading A.J. Brown.'” NFL reporter Peter Schrager disclosed the matter about Roseman on The Pat McAfee Show on February 27, 2026.
Schrager added thatRoseman’s recent comments show openness: “He is not on the block by any means. They are not proactively trading A.J. Brown. They are not shopping Brown. But he will always have his phone line open.”
Since late 2025, Brown, 28, has been the focus of speculation due to a sideline confrontation with coach Nick Sirianni following the Eagles’ Wild Card defeat and alleged offensive frustrations.
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In 2025, Brown recorded 1,003 receiving yards on 78 catches with 7 touchdowns and solid numbers but a career low in production amid team struggles. Over seven NFL seasons (including time with the Titans), Brown has 8,029 yards and 56 touchdowns, earning three Pro Bowls.
The speculations got stronger when Brown’s agent said he was checking with teams to see if they were interested. But Schrager stressed that trading Brown before June 1, 2026, would cost the organization $40 million in dead cap space, which might go a lot lower after that date.
Schrager’s Update Shows Roseman’s Calculated Approach to Roster Decisions
Schrager’s narrative shows that Roseman follows the basic GM rule of always listening to proposals without shopping players. This protects the cap while maintaining leverage.
Since Brown’s deal was extended in 2024, it would be expensive to trade for him early. This gives Roseman time to look at offers during the combine and the legal trade window, which begins March 9, 2026.
After almost making it to Super Bowl LIX, the Eagles want to keep key players like Brown, whose size and ability to make big plays fit the scheme.
Coach Nick Sirianni andplayers like Saquon Barkley have spoken in favor of keeping the team together.Sirianni said he expects A.J. Brown to stay and that he wants him back because Brown is a great player, good teammate, and a good person. Barkley downplayed trade rumors, calling some comments “all fun and games”
If no compelling offer arrives, Brown likely stays in Philadelphia for 2026. The situation highlights how cap timing and performance context shape trade talks in the modern NFL.