Eagles Hold Firm on A.J. Brown Trade, Patriots Wait

0:00On March 17th, the Philadelphia Eagles are holding firm on their trade price for wide receiver AJ. Brown amid interest from teams like the New England Patriots. Reports suggest the Patriots hope the Eagles will get more open to a deal after June 1st when salary cap issues ease up. But a recent bloodbuster trade has changed the landscape. The Denver Broncos just sent a 2026 first round pick, a third rounder, and a fourth rounder to the Miami doffins for Jalen Waddle Plus. A 2026 fourth round pick. That hefty package shows teams are willing to pay big for top receivers right now. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman once at least the first round pick and a second rounder for the 28 year old Brown, who's locked in on a 3 year 96 million dollar extension with 84 million dollars guaranteed from spring of 2024. No rush to move him before the cap deadline. Meanwhile, the Eagles signed veteran Marquis Hollywood Brown to a one year deal worth up to 6,500,000 dollars.

1:02He's viewed as a solid number 3 or slot option, not a direct stand in for Brown. With these moves, Philadelphia feels validated in sticking to their valuation, and the AJ Brown talks show no signs of wrapping up anytime soon.