Eagles' Brown Trade Rumors: Smith's Breakout Chance

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The NFL offseason is wrapping up fast, with free agency kicking off next Monday and the 2026 draft set for late April. Trade talks are everywhere, and one big rumor has the Philadelphia Eagles considering a deal for Wider See for AJ. Brown after their Rocky 2025 season together. If Brown gets moved, it could clear the path for teammate Devonta Smith to become the main target in the passing game for quarterback Jalen Hertz. Analysts see this as a real chance for Smith to break out and lead the offense. On the latest Yahoo Fantasy forecast podcast, Matt Harman argued Smith is ready to step up as the top option, comparing it to last year's Seattle. Seahawks trade of DK Metcalf that led Jackson Smith and Jigba Shine. Joel Smith agreed it might happen, but noted the Eagles high asking price could stall any deal. Smith has stayed steady over his five NFL seasons, posting at least 800 receiving yards

1:02and four touchdowns each year. Still, he has not cracked 1,200 yards or reached double digit scores yet. Brown exploded for nearly 1,500 yards in his first two Philly seasons, but has hovered just over 1,000 yards with seven. Touchdowns the last two years. If the price drops, a trade looks more likely, though Smith doubts Brown would match that elsewhere without Hertz throwing to him. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.