A.J. Brown’s time with the Philadelphia Eagles might be coming to an end sooner than anyone expected. Trade rumors involving the All-Pro wideout have been building throughout the 2025 regular season, and the buzz is not slowing down.
Brown put up solid production last season with 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns, but his body language told a different story at times. There were games where he looked disconnected from Nick Sirianni’s offense, and that disconnect became harder to ignore as the season went on.
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With the new league year approaching, teams across the NFL are starting to make their interest known. Interest from 2 AFC teams continues to build.
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles are not planning to give Brown away cheap.
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The New England Patriots have reached out to gauge what a potential deal might cost, and the Los Angeles Chargers are watching the situation closely.
The Philadelphia Eagles are holding firm on their steep asking price for A.J. Brown. While the New England Patriots have poked around on it, the Los Angeles Chargers are another team keeping tabs on the situation, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 6, 2026
The Rams also had discussions about acquiring Brown earlier but have since pulled back from those conversations, Russini suggested.
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Trading Brown would come with serious consequences for Philadelphia’s salary cap. The Eagles would absorb roughly $43.5 million in dead money if they move him, which means general manager Howie Roseman will need a strong return to even consider it.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown during a timeout in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Brown’s three-year, $96 million extension with $84 million guaranteed was signed just last spring, so there is no pressure to rush into anything. Some executives around the league believe Roseman could hold off until after June 1 to soften the cap hit.
New England might center an offer around the No. 31 pick in the draft, while the Chargers hold the No. 22 selection and they would likely need to add more assets to get a deal done.
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