Eagles' Mock Draft: Boston Replacement for Brown?

0:00On April 7th, AJ Brown's days with the Philadelphia Eagles look shaky, with trade rumors swirling all off-season. Everyone's wondering if the team will ship him out, and now a fresh ESPN mock-draft for 2026 adds fuel to the fire. In it, analyst Peter Shreger has the Eagles grabbing Washington-wide receiver Denzel Boston right in the first round as a potential replacement. Boston's turning heads as one of the top pass catchers coming out, with smooth skills that could fill a big void if Brown bounces. The pick makes sense on paper, especially with ties between Washington's coach and Eagles GM Howard Roseman from their college days. Fans and insiders are buzzing about this scenario, seeing it as a smart pivot if Philly pulls the trigger on a deal. Losing a star like Brown would sting, but landing a young talent like Boston might soften the blow and keep the offense humming. Sources around the league rank Boston, among the elite wideouts in his class. Second or third on some boards, which ramps up the pressure on the Eagles front office.

1:01This mock-draft projection has everyone talking about how it shakes up roster plans heading into the draft. As these whispers grow louder, keep an eye on Philly's moves. They could redefine their receiving core and spark even hotter trade-tops before it. All said and done. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.