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Adam Schefter shared best guess for Patriots, A.J. Brown trade cost
TL;DR
Adam Schefter predicts the New England Patriots may trade for A.J. Brown, likely involving a future first-round pick in 2028. The trade could be finalized around June 1, which is significant for the Eagles' salary cap.
Key points
- Adam Schefter predicts a trade for A.J. Brown
- Patriots may offer a future first-round pick
- June 1 is a key date for the trade
- Eagles could save over $40 million in dead cap
- Trade discussions may involve a 2028 pick
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ESPN's Adam Schefter shared his best guess for what it might cost the New England Patriots to acquire Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade.
While most have been focused on the 2027 NFL Draft, Schefter wonders if the Patriots and Eagles would agree on a 2028 pick instead. He also believes it will be a future first-round draft pick.
“I expect that this trade will come together on June 1st," Schefter said on Monday, during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. "...It’s not gonna be hard to get done. The Eagles are open to moving him, the Patriots want him, and I believe in the end it will involve a future first-round draft pick. My guess is 2028 — one in 2028. But, let’s see what the two sides finally figure out there in the end.”
The June 1 date is key because the Eagles would save north of $40 million in dead cap if they do the move after that date.
Everything seems to be lining up for a move to happen. The Eagles drafted rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they also signed three veterans in Elijah Moore, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and Dontayvion Wicks.
Meanwhile, the Patriots passed completely on drafting a wide receiver.
All of the dominoes appear to be in place, but the price point is still a major question mark. What draft will be the source of the trade compensation, and would the Patriots be willing to send a first-round pick back to Philly? Or, would a second-round draft pick suffice?
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Q&A
What is the estimated cost for the Patriots to trade for A.J. Brown?
Adam Schefter estimates that the Patriots may need to offer a future first-round draft pick, likely in 2028.
Why is June 1 significant for the A.J. Brown trade?
June 1 is important because the Eagles would save over $40 million in dead cap if they trade A.J. Brown after that date.
Are the Eagles willing to trade A.J. Brown?
Yes, according to Schefter, the Eagles are open to moving A.J. Brown, and the Patriots are interested in acquiring him.
