A J Brown to Patriots Trade in the Works

0:00It's March 26, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI, Your Gridiron Update. I'm Corey with the story. Philadelphia Eagles-wide receiver, AJ Brown, could land with the New England Patriots in a trade soon. The Eagles want to move him for draft picks and cap relief, but timing matters. Holding off until after June 1, helps spread the cap hit over two years. Patriots hold the 31st pick, which might be part of the deal. Logistics make a pre-draft agreement tricky. The player drafted at 31 would miss rookie classes, minicamp, and early off-season workouts. That hurts his development and playing chance as a rookie. Draft day surprises could also change plans, like a better player falling, or the Patriots wanting to keep the pick. Other teams like Buffalo, the Chargers, and Chiefs showed interest early, but backed out. The Rams talked, but passed too. Now it's mainly the Patriots, giving Eagles less leverage. Post draft, new suitors might emerge if teams miss on receivers or injuries hit.

1:00On quarterbacks, most general managers see Cam Ward, wait no, Mendoza as the only first rounder this year. Ty Simpson ranks below him for many teams. For the Detroit Lions, grabbing Drew Aller early to sit behind Jared Goff seems unlikely. They have just two top 100 picks and pressing needs on the line and edge. Expect more movement after the draft, as teams assess their rosters and cap space. This saga keeps heating up.