Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown
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Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has been a hot commodity since the season ended, but the team’s asking price in any trade for the Pro Bowler has scared off several potential suitors.
The Eagles had initially asked for a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and a player in exchange for Brown, who hit 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first four years with Philadelphia three Pro Bowl appearances, three All-Pro selections and one Super Bowl win.
But after several teams balked at paying such a steep price for the 28-year-old $96 million wideout, the Eagles may be softening their stance on what an acceptable trade package might look like.
Eagles Alter A.J. Brown Trade Ask
Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown
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According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Eagles might be OK with accepting a first-round pick in the 2027 draft instead of this year’s draft — a prospect that could be more enticing to teams kicking the tires on Brown.
“At some point in discussions, a league source conveyed to me Monday the belief that the #Eagles may be okay with a 2027 1st round pick & a 2026 2nd round pick for WR AJ Brown,” Anderson wrote on X.
“When, I asked sources why Philly may* be okay with deferring the 1st-round ask to next year, one source told me, ‘(The Eagles) already have 4 top 100 picks this year. Easier for the other team to give their 1st-round pick next year, than this year.’
“Another source said some may believe ‘next year’s draft class is stronger.’ So far, #Patriots have had a hard time giving up a first, per source. Not clear if that sentiment pertains to both 2026 and 2027, just yet. That’s the latest I’ve heard from sources on trade talk talking points as of yesterday.”