Eagles Commit to A.J. Brown, Trade Rumors Cool

0:00On March 30, trade rumors have swirled around Philadelphia Eagles-wide receiver AJ. Brown all off-season, with the New England Patriots often linked as a possible destination. But lately, those discussions inside Gillette Stadium have quieted down. Eagles brass, including General Manager Halley Roseman and head coach Nick Seriani, shut it down at the NFL League meetings this week, saying nothing, has changed, and Brown remains firmly with Philly. Brown's contract throws a big wrench in any potential deal. Trading him before June 1st would slap the Eagles with a dead cap, hit over $40 million, dropping to about $20 million after that date. At age 29, he still elite, fresh off his fourth straight 1,000-yard season as a three-time pro-bola. Fans and insiders have tracked Brown's frustrations in Philadelphia over the past two years, which sparked all this buzz. Meanwhile, he's kept a solid bond with Patriots coach Mike Rabel, who first drafted him back in 2019 with the Tennessee Titans.

1:01Rabel recently praised Brown's growth as a player, father, and husband, stressing their ongoing texts during good times, no matter the team. Eagles officials echo that loyalty vibe at the meetings in Arizona. Bottom line, the trade smoke looks thinner now, with Philly committed to keeping their star locked in for the long haul. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.