Patriots Eye Trade for A.J. Brown, Eagles Hold Off

0:00NFL stories making news on March 19th. The New England Patriots are eyeing a trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown, but both teens are playing a waiting game. New England has the draft picks to make it happen, sitting at pick number 31 overall in this year's draft. Meanwhile, the Eagles are holding off until after June 1st to avoid a massive 43 million dollar dead cap hit this season. That delay makes financial sense for Philadelphia, dropping the cap penalty to just $16 million if the deal goes through post June 1st. However, it limits trade options since deals can't include 2026 draft picks, pushing everything to 2027 or later. Fans and analysts are buzzing about what it means for the Patriots rebuild, especially with Brown turning 29 soon. Trading their current first rounder at number 31 could be tempting since it's valued like an early second round pick, but giving up future. High selections feels risky if New England improves. A proposed trade package sends Brown to the

1:03past in exchange for a 2027 second round pick, a 2027 sixth rounder from New, Orleans, and a 2028 fourth round pick. Eagles brass likely wants a first rounder, but experts say that's too steep given Brown's age. Recently, the Buffalo Bills traded for DJ. More from the Bears using just a 2026 second round pick, and Moore's production matches Brown's at the same age. This suggests the Patriots shouldn't overpay, keeping their offer modest to land a proven star without mortgaging the future. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I. SoleyPillow.com