A.J. Brown trade talks reportedly tabled for now
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesHopefully this is the last A.J. Brown update we have for some time ...
NFL free agency has been largely filled with speculation about potential trade options for the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, but for now, it appears that things have stalled and won't likely resurface until closer to June 1.
Dianna Russini reported the following on Friday evening:
After serious conversations with both the Rams and Patriots, the Eagles will not trade A.J. Brown at this time, according to multiple league sources.
Both teams remain interested, but no move is imminent. If a trade were to happen, it would likely heat up closer to June 1.
While the Patriots and Rams were reportedly interested in trading for Brown, Howie Roseman was said to be firm in his asking price, in part because of the dead cap hit they'd take on by moving him before June 1.
The team moving on with the offseason plan means they're set in the financial plan as it relates to holding Brown's contract. Tight end Dallas Goedert is still trying to work out a new deal to return to the Eagles, but Howie was delayed in some of the free agency decisions until they knew where they were with Brown's contract.