The Philadelphia Eagles have traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, reuniting him with former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. The Eagles will receive a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round selection in exchange for Brown, who must pass a physical to finalize the deal.
Brown had been unhappy in Philadelphia, a sentiment reflected in his cryptic social media posts and occasional lackluster effort on the field. The trade, executed after June 1 salary cap rules took effect, reduces the Eagles' dead-money hit from $43.4 million to $16.3 million. The Patriots inherit the final four years of Brown's contract.
Brown immediately becomes quarterback Drake Maye's top target in New England. The Patriots, coming off a Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks, are banking on Brown's six 1,000-yard seasons in seven years to bolster their offense.