Overview
- Fresh photos of A.J. Brown training with new Patriots safety Kevin Byard and a Julian Edelman clip have intensified buzz, though no agreement has been announced.
- Multiple outlets report the Eagles prefer a post–June 1 deal to cut 2026 dead money from roughly $43–44 million to about $16 million, which would push any trade to use 2027–2028 picks.
- NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry says league executives expect Howie Roseman to seek a return similar to the Jaylen Waddle trade—roughly a first- and third-round pick.
- Reporting indicates internal debate in New England over surrendering a first-rounder—potentially a 2027 first because of timing—with head coach Mike Vrabel more willing than some colleagues.
- Despite reports that A.J. Brown has requested a trade (per Adam Schefter) and New England is the frontrunner, insider Dianna Russini has said Philadelphia is not trading him at this time and previously declined a Patriots offer.