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Eagles Weigh A.J. Brown Future as Draft Plans Point to Receiver Help

June 1 cap rules encourage suitors to wait, keeping talks stuck on price.

Overview

  • ESPN draft reporting says Philadelphia could trade up for Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson in the 17–20 range, a move framed as planning for a possible post‑Brown lineup.
  • The Eagles hosted Ole Miss speedster De’Zhaun Stribling on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler reported, continuing their close look at draft receivers.
  • The Patriots remain the most discussed suitor, with multiple outlets saying Philadelphia seeks first‑round value while New England has priced offers closer to a second‑round package.
  • Several reports note teams may wait until after June 1 because a trade then would cut the Eagles’ dead cap charge from about $43 million to roughly $16 million.
  • Owner Jeffrey Lurie praised Brown and called him an Eagle but left the door open, as local analysts warn a first‑round receiver pick could signal Brown’s exit and weaken trade leverage.