A.J. Brown Trade Rumors: Patriots Wait, Eagles Consider Options

0:00On March 23rd, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, AJ Brown keeps getting linked to the New England Patriots, but no trade has happened yet. Rumors heated up when the New League year started, with the Patriots and Los Angeles Rams both in the mix. In the end, nothing came together, and Brown is still with Philly. Eventually, it makes more sense for the Eagles to move him after June 1st, rather than now. The buzz was intense back then, but it all fizzled out. Lately, talk has quieted down, and any potential deal looks unlikely until that date passes, if ever. Fans and insiders have thrown around wild ideas, like a secret handshake agreement between the teams. That kind of speculation doesn't add up, since either side could find better options elsewhere. It would also risk bending league rules, which nobody wants. ESPN reporter Adam Schefter put those rumors to rest on a recent show. He said the Eagles aren't rushing, and would wait past June 1st if they trade at all. For the Patriots, Brown is a logical fit, but they might grab another receiver, sign a free agent, or draft one instead, no under the table deals are in play.

1:07With that cleared up, the Eagles have plenty of paths forward, from shopping Brown elsewhere, to just announcing he's staying put and ending the drama. For now, the trade talk lingers, but things could shift after June 1st. I'm Cory with the story. That's your NFL News today update, AI powered and always on.