NFL Draft Trade Wave: Eagles, Patriots Eyeing A.J. Brown

0:00On April 23rd, early buzz for the NFL Draft Trades ain't about splashy deals dropping right now. It's all-timing, salary cap plays, and teams plotting long-game moves past this weekend. The big chatter centers on Eagles' Whiteout AJ. Brown, with Patriots in the mix, but nothing popping off during Draft 9. Insiders say Eagles and Pats have talked Brown, but they're holding till after June 1st. That date spliced the cap hit two ways, making the deal way easier to swallow financially. New England's still all in, and Philly stacked that receiver, giving them room to deal. League folks expect this trade to heat up post-June, not fizzle out. It's the vibe this year. Major moves get delayed for max value, not ditched. Eagles GM, Howie Roseman's got a rep for wheeling and dealing, so rivals figure he'll pull at least one swap over the weekend, maybe bolstering the D. With their day two picks. Other names floating include quarterbacks, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis. Plus, studs like Howe Pits, Brandon Ayuk, and Kavon Tivado.

1:04Not every link turns real, but the talk shows teams hunting aggressively, even if deals simmer slow. This drafts trade wave could crash in phases, quick hits as picks fall, then bigger ones later. Teams playing chess, not checkers, setting up for the bigger picture. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today. AI powered football coverage.