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A.J. Brown Rumors: What Patriots Are Offering In Trade For Star Receiver
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly seeking a future first-round pick for A.J. Brown, but the Patriots may not meet that demand. ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests a trade is likely after June 1, potentially involving a first-round pick in 2027 or 2028.
Key points
- Eagles want a future first-round pick for A.J. Brown
- Patriots may not meet the Eagles' demand
- Trade likely to happen after June 1
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The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly want a future first-round pick for A.J. Brown, but will the Patriots give it to them?
Greg Bedard doesn't believe so.
ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday all but guaranteed a Patriots-Brown trade will happen after June 1, and noted the "likely" deal probably would include a first-round pick in 2027 or 2028. However, while appearing on 98.5 The Sports Hub's "Felger & Mazz" on Tuesday, Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal offered a different take.
"As far as the trade compensation, what I was told is that the Patriots were around a second-round draft pick compensation for A.J. Brown," Bedard said. " ... I could see it being either a 2028 first-round pick, which I would be fine with."
Earlier in the week, Bedard advised the Patriots against trading for Brown. He also said selecting a receiver, like Denzel Boston, early in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Brown sweepstakes.
Q&A
What are the Patriots offering for A.J. Brown in the trade?
The Patriots are reportedly considering a trade that may include a first-round pick, likely in 2027 or 2028.
Why do the Eagles want a first-round pick for A.J. Brown?
The Eagles value A.J. Brown highly and are seeking a first-round pick as part of the trade to reflect his worth.
When is the potential A.J. Brown trade expected to happen?
The trade is expected to happen after June 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
