Overview
- Nick Sirianni said he expects A.J. Brown wants to stay but would not promise the receiver will be on Philadelphia’s 2026 roster.
- GM Howie Roseman reiterated that the team values elite talent yet will listen to unexpected proposals as part of its roster-building approach.
- Brown is signed through 2029, and a trade would cost the Eagles more than $40 million in dead cap before June 1 versus less than $20 million after, with an acquiring team taking on a $29 million 2026 salary and limited 2027 guarantees.
- Trade talk intensified after Brown’s public frustration with the 2025 offense and a sideline confrontation with Sirianni in the Wild Card loss, despite his 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns.
- With the NFL Scouting Combine set for leaguewide discussions, betting odds slightly favor Brown staying in Philadelphia, with the Patriots the top outside candidate and the Raiders, Bills and Broncos also mentioned in reports.