The New England Patriots are playing the waiting game as they consider the possibility of trading for star wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia might be considering a move involving Brown, but several factors weigh in favor of keeping him until after June 1. If the Eagles decide to trade him before that date, they would incur a hefty $43 million in dead cap space, making it a complicated decision.
Teams that are interested in Brown will likely have to hold off until after June 1 to make a trade, and ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter is leaning toward the idea that the Eagles will trade Brown this offseason.
"I still would lean trade, but again, there aren't a lot of logical landing spots," Schefter told John Kincade on 97.5 The Fanatic on Wednesday.
Schefter also thinks Brown probably wants to play elsewhere.
"Do I think Brown wants to be traded elsewhere? I do," Schefter added. "Do I think the Eagles would like to move him if they could? Sure. Is it going to happen? I would lean yes, but there's a lot that has to play out, and I don't have the destination."
The Eagles hold the cards when it comes to trading Brown, and if they decide to make a move, it’s quite possible he could end up in New England.
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