Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Monday a deal sending A.J. Brown to New England is likely after June 1, with talks set to restart around that date and no move expected during draft week.
- Trading Brown before June 1 would cost the Eagles about $43.5 million in 2026 dead money, while a later deal would split charges to roughly $16.3 million in 2026 and $27.2 million in 2027 and free about $7 million this year.
- Philadelphia has added Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, Elijah Moore, and Dontayvion Wicks, moves multiple reports read as preparation to operate without A.J. Brown.
- The Patriots are described as the lone serious suitor so far, though some team watchers argue New England could instead draft Washington receiver Denzel Boston at No. 31.
- Reports say the Eagles want significant draft capital, with some mentioning a first-round pick, and a deal would likely give Drake Maye a clear No. 1 target while pushing Philadelphia to rework its receiving plans.