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Eagles Host James Proche On Minicamp Tryout After A.J. Brown Trade

The audition gives Philadelphia a low-cost look at a special-teams veteran who could provide short-term receiving depth behind DeVonta Smith or join the practice squad.

Jun 2, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) warms up during the team's OTA at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • James Proche II is participating in the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis Monday as the team tests experienced, inexpensive options to replace depth lost when A.J. Brown was traded.
  • Proche is a 2020 sixth-round pick with about 43 NFL games of experience and a track record as a slot receiver and punt returner, traits valued for late-roster and special-teams roles.
  • Philadelphia has already added multiple receivers this offseason, including first-round pick Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Marquise Brown, and Elijah Moore, so Proche is being viewed primarily as short-term depth.
  • Given his limited offensive snaps and modest 2025 numbers with the Tennessee Titans, Proche is a low-probability candidate to make the 53-man roster but could earn a practice-squad spot if he shows value on special teams.
  • The tryout reflects the Eagles’ immediate roster recalibration after the Brown trade and signals the front office will use low-cost veteran auditions and prior offseason moves to manage receiver depth into training camp.