Overview
- Philadelphia rejected a New England offer reported as a first‑ and third‑round pick for A.J. Brown, per Philadelphia radio host Anthony Gargano.
- Separately, a league source told Josina Anderson the Patriots have so far resisted including a first‑round pick, even after a multi‑asset structure was discussed.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Eagles want a first‑ and second‑round return and lists New England as “in the mix,” while Dianna Russini says the team is holding firm on a steep price.
- The Chargers are monitoring the situation and multiple reports indicate Philadelphia would prefer to deal Brown to an AFC team.
- Timing and finances add urgency: a pre‑June 1 trade would trigger roughly $43.4 million in Eagles dead money, Brown carries about a $23.39 million 2026 cap hit, and mid‑March guarantee dates loom; no agreement was in place as of March 9.