3 realistic trades Patriots can offer Eagles to seal A.J. Brown deal

There has been speculation throughout the offseason on the possibility of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown being traded to the New England Patriots.

On Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that everything is still in play for that deal to happen, and the Patriots remain the likeliest destination for the three-time All-Pro wide receiver. The trade is expected to come on or after June 1, when the Eagles can avoid a $40 million dead cap hit.

Schefter wrote:

"The Eagles remain open to trading Brown, the Patriots remain highly interested in acquiring the star receiver, and conversations are expected to resume shortly on or before June 1, probably culminating in a deal, per league sources."

What would a deal between the Patriots and Eagles potentially look like? It's hard to envision the Patriots shipping a first-round draft pick to Philadelphia. The 2027 NFL Draft is expected to be deep with talent, and the Patriots will probably want to hang on to their top pick.

Brown is still an elite receiving target, but he is also 28 years old with knee injury questions. That alone might be enough to force interested teams to draw a line in the sand with the Eagles and general manager Howie Roseman.

Here are three realistic trade offers the Patriots might consider sending to Philadelphia in a deal for Brown.

Patriots send 2027 second-round pick to Eagles for Brown

The Patriots could offer a 2027 second-round draft pick straight up for Brown. There are expectations that the pick will carry more value next year in a deeper draft. It would keep the Patriots from spending their top draft pick, while also allowing the Eagles to get a premium pick in return for one of their best players.