Don't worry, Patriots fans: There's a decent chance A.J. Brown still lands in New England.
The recent signing of Romeo Doubs has led some to wonder whether the Patriots would end their pursuit of a trade for Brown, whose days with the Philadelphia Eagles seemingly are numbered. However, insider Mike Giardi reported that people around the NFL still expect the Patriots to trade for Brown, potentially after Philly's asking price drops in June.
"Talking to people in the league, who work for teams, they all think A.J. Brown is going to end up in New England," Giardi said during a recent NBC Sports Boston "Early Edition" episode. "How about a (second- and fourth-round pick)? I think it's eventually going to get done."
Brown obviously would be a huge get for the Patriots.
He remains one of the NFL's best receivers despite having a lengthy injury history. Brown's mercurial personality is somewhat concerning, but it's fair to assume that head coach Mike Vrabel knows how to handle him, given their time together with the Tennessee Titans.
In 15 games last season, Brown posted seven catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns. He eclipsed 1,000 yards in six of his first seven NFL campaigns.
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