The New England Patriots are the top team linked to Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown. This trade buzz started after a viral moment on theDudes on Dudes podcast. Julian Edelman looked at Brown and said, “Just remember, we’re all Patriots.”
Brown responded with a grin and a wink. This small gesture sent NFL fans into a frenzy. Former receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh believes the move would change the league. He said, “If the Patriots get AJ Brown, they’re gonna be a problem.”
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Houshmandzadeh noted the wink revealed Brown’s interest in New England. Brown later called his reaction trolling on social media. However, many analysts believe the Eagles might move the All-Pro receiver this summer.
Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown
Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) on the turf after a missed catch against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Atrade before June 1 creates a $42.1M dead cap hit for Philadelphia. If the Eagles wait until after June 1, the hit drops to $16.4M. The Eagles want one first-round pick and one second-round pick in exchange for Brown.
The Patriots have over $50M in cap space. They need a top weapon for their offense. Edelman keeps fueling the rumors by reposting the wink video on X. Fans believe a deal is close.
Brown is a 3-time All-Pro player. He has over 1400 yards in each of his last 2 seasons. Adding him would give the Patriots a true number 1 wide receiver. New England has not had a player of this caliber since Randy Moss.
Philly remains quiet about their plans. The team faces a tough decision regarding their star. Most experts look toward the June 1 date for a final move. If the trade happens, the Patriots will be a major threat in the AFC East.
Marquise Brown sends message to AJ Brown regarding Eagles future
Marquise Brown spoke on the Speakeasy podcast on March 19, 2026. He talked about playing with AJ. He said he wants AJ there because he is a great player. He also said he understands the NFL is a business. He thinks AJ must do what is best for himself.
Trading AJ Brown now would cost the Eagles 40 to 43 million in dead cap money. This amount drops to 16-20 million after June 1. He said he is excited for the 2026 season. He likes the new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. He stated that Philly is Philly and you have to be there to understand.