Eagles Kick Off OTAs, Brown's Absence Sparks Trade Rumors

0:00On April 20th, the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off their voluntary off-season workouts on Monday, April 20th, at the New Jefferson Health Training. Complex in South Philly. Key stars like quarterback Jalen Hertz, cornerbacks, Kubr Dijon, and Quinyan Mitchell, plus defensive tackle Jalen Carter all showed up strong for, day one. New free agent quarterback Rick Woolen joined the mix, posting pics of his number two locker on Instagram. But the real talk is the no-show from star-wide receiver AJ. Brown, who skipped these voluntary sessions amid hot trade rumors pointing to the New England Patriots after June 1st. Players are buzzing back in Philly for the first time since last season's rough finish, showing early grind mode to build for 2026. Brown's absence hits different. He's been a workout regular since joining in April 2022, so this feels like a clear sign, a deal's coming. Soon, sources say the trade package could include a future first-round pick, or a conditional second, that bumps up if he stays healthy.

1:01Right now, phase one means no field drills, just meetings, strength work, and rehab, with new offensive coordinator Sean Manian laying out scheme. Tweaks. As OTAs hit May 26th through June 4th, and minicam June 9th and 10th, the Eagles gear up for big changes, blending new defensive blood, while eyeing an offense reboot without one of its top dogs. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.