After acquiring WR Dontayvion Wicks via a trade, this likely seals the deal for star wideout AJ Brown’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. The team continues to add multiple receivers, signing Marquise Brown to a contract, and now trading for Wicks. Brown has been in continuous trade rumors since the start of the 2025 regular season, and with frustrations that have already grown, no one should be surprised to see Brown gone after June 1.
Despite usage issues, Brown hauled in 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns. However, the Eagles are preparing to build a new supporting cast for QB Jalen Hurts. They realize that the Brown trade rumors are growing, and it’s any day that he’s likely headed to New England on a long-term deal once clear.
Eagles Dontayvion Wicks Trade Likely Spells End for All-Pro AJ Brown – 3 Landing Spots Possible
It was bound to happen that the Packers would trade Wicks. Despite spending the first few seasons in Green Bay, he was never able to establish himself as a starting receiver under Jordan Love’s offense. The team has too many receivers on their depth chart, including Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Savion Williams and newly acquired Skyy Moore. There wasn’t a real chance for Wicks to emerge as a starter in their offense.
Nobody should expect Brown to return now that Wicks is in Philadelphia. The Eagles will lean on DeVonta Smith and Wicks as their top receiving options while having Marquise Brown in the slot. Meanwhile, AJ Brown should be anticipating a roster move very soon. Even though the Patriots are likely the destination, here are three other teams that could offer Philadelphia as well to acquire him.
Other Possible Suitors
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers front office has refused to trade their picks to grab a high-stakes veteran. Despite almost coming to terms with DK Metcalf last offseason, the Chargers haven’t moved to upgrade the receiver unit. Instead, the team is rolling the dice in the draft to find the next big-time wideout. However, when you have a quarterback like Justin Herbert, it might be wise to acquire a veteran who has championship experience.
Brown is the perfect long-term fit for the Chargers. Quentin Johnston is coming off a bounce-back season, but he still has his struggles as an effective playmaker. Brown is obviously the better receiver between him and Johnston. If the team acquires Brown, the Chargers would finally get a Ladd McConkey, who has been electric.
Jacksonville Jaguars
After the latest news of Travis Hunter moving to cornerback full-time, the Jaguars might be in the market for a receiver, especially if Brian Thomas Jr. gets moved. Parker Washington is the latest receiver in contract talks, but he’s more of a reliable slot receiver and the team is likely to keep him in the WR3 position. With that, already having signed Jakobi Meyers, the Jaguars have a decision to make with Thomas Jr.
Jacksonville could strengthen the passing game for Trevor Lawrence by sending Thomas to a new team while getting a true veteran like Brown to become the new WR1.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are another team that could use a wide receiver. The team probably won’t re-sign DeAndre Hopkins, who is still on the market, but AJ Brown is arguably the better upgrade. It’s time for the Ravens to turn this formidable offense into something special. Lamar Jackson isn’t getting any younger, and if the Ravens acquire Brown, this could change the offense forever under Jesse Minter’s first year, who already acquired Trey Hendrickson on defense.