By Tim McManus | ESPN | April 13,2025
PHILADELPHIA — The intrigue surrounding the future of A.J. Brown will hit another level as we approach the NFL draft.
Brown has been the subject of trade conversations following a frustrating season in Philly for the Pro Bowl receiver, with momentum toward any potential deal appearing to wax and wane as the offseason has gone by. Now comes a critical point in the NFL calendar when deals are made and draft hauls help shape teams’ views about the state of the roster.
The Eagles haven’t been highly incentivized to move Brown to this point, in large part due to the financials. A trade before June 1 would come with a 2026 cap hit of over $40 million, compared to less than $20 million if he’s dealt after that date. It doesn’t make sense for the front office to part with a star player and become cap-strapped as a result unless it receives a sizable return.
The Eagles took another step in solidifying what could be a post-Brown receiver room with the acquisition of Dontayvion Wicks, sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Green Bay Packers last week for the fourth-year wideout before …Read More HERE