A.J. Brown Trade Rumors: Eagles, Patriots in the Mix

0:00It's April 6th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Philadelphia Eagles' Wild Receiver A.J. Brown is back in the trade spotlight as the 2026 NFL Draft Nears. Insiders around the leagues say very few folks believe he'll stick with the team when the regular season kicks off. Rumors point to a possible deal that could shake up their Super Bowl hopes. The contract makes it tricky, with a cap hit over $23 million in 2026, and more climbing after that. Trading him before June 1st means a massive $43.5 million dead cap hit, but waiting cuts that down. Still, as contenders, they need immediate help back, not just future picks. Team tensions add fuel, especially after Brown publicly called out quarterback Jalen Hertz. Eagles inside the building leaked similar gripes about Hertz's leadership last season. Moving Brown now might look like the front-office picking sides in that drama.

1:00League execs are buzzing that the New England Patriots could land him, reuniting Brown with coach Mike Raeble. That move would spotlight Philly's internal issues even more. If it happens, the Eagles' offense loses its top weapon, putting Hertz in the whole squad under a harsh light all season long.