Overview
- The Philadelphia Eagles completed the trade of A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, moving much of his remaining cap charge into later years and reclaiming future draft compensation for Philadelphia.
- Brown has said he and quarterback Jalen Hurts have 'grown apart' but that there is still 'a lot of love' between them, and he denied any single dramatic falling-out.
- Hurts told reporters he would not challenge Brown’s view and said he remains focused on the collective work of the team.
- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni used the situation to say teammates do not have to be best friends and that a shared mission and mutual reliance matter more than personal closeness.
- Reporting from league sources and media outlets links part of Brown’s frustration to perceived target and usage issues by Hurts, notes a recent decline in Brown’s receiving yards, and says attention will turn to how Brown integrates into New England’s offense during joint summer work this year.