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Rams Exit A.J. Brown Pursuit as Patriots Stay in Contention

Cap rules would cut Philadelphia's dead-money hit roughly in half if a trade waits until after June 1.

Overview

  • Ian Rapoport reported the Rams looked into acquiring A.J. Brown but decided against it, while the Patriots remain engaged with the Eagles and the receiver.
  • Rapoport said an Eagles trade now would accelerate about $40 million in dead money versus roughly $20 million after June 1, making a summer move more plausible and pushing any return to 2027 draft picks.
  • Philadelphia re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert on a revised one-year, $7 million deal, which Rapoport noted removed any immediate pressure to act on a Brown trade.
  • ProFootballTalk reported the Rams explored dealing Davante Adams while discussing Brown; Los Angeles then posted a throwback McVay–Adams video and paid Adams a fully guaranteed $6 million roster bonus, signaling he is likely staying.
  • No agreement has been reached on Brown, and he remains on the Eagles’ roster with interest ongoing but at least one major suitor stepping back.