Overview
- Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Philadelphia held serious talks with Los Angeles and New England but informed both teams no deal is happening now.
- A pre–June 1 trade would trigger roughly $43 million in dead money for the Eagles versus about $16 million after that date, according to multiple reports.
- Interested clubs have encountered a steep asking price commonly characterized as a first- and second-round pick.
- The Rams discussed Brown before acquiring and extending CB Trent McDuffie and are still monitoring his status, and Pro Football Talk reported they even explored flipping Davante Adams if they landed Brown.
- The Patriots remain engaged despite recent receiver moves, while Brown has not requested a trade and is under contract through 2029 after a 1,003-yard, seven-touchdown 2025 season.