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Analyst has stunning thoughts on Patriots WR trade rumor
TL;DR
The New England Patriots are closely watching the Philadelphia Eagles' draft decisions, particularly regarding A.J. Brown's future. Analyst Bryan DeArdo believes a trade involving Brown is likely, especially after the Eagles selected receiver Makai Lemon.
Key points
- New England Patriots are monitoring A.J. Brown's situation
- Philadelphia Eagles drafted receiver Makai Lemon
- Analyst Bryan DeArdo believes a trade is likely
- Post-June 1 is the expected timeframe for a trade
- A.J. Brown's future with the Eagles is uncertain
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All eyes were on the NFL Draft, and particularly the first round for the New England Patriots.
Why? Because the franchise was going to get a good idea of where the Philadelphia Eagles stand in relation to A.J. Brown's future with the franchise.
And the Eagles selected receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick. That was a signal to the rest of the league -- Brown is likely going.
But it hasn't happened yet, with a post-June 1 trade the most likely timeframe, and for CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo, all of this now feels certain to happen.
"This just feels like a formality," DeArdo wrote. "If there was any remaining doubt regarding the Eagles trading Brown, it was answered when the Eagles traded up to draft Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick."
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Brown to Patriots a sure thing?
While nothing is set in stone, you could make the case that this is pretty close.
We have heard all offseason about the links between Brown and the Patriots, plus the Eagles' reported desire to move on from him if they got adequate compensation.
With the Eagles in no rush to eat a large amount of dead cap space by trading Brown before June 1, everyone is waiting for the day after, when the cap hit will be significantly reduced, and it will be more viable to trade Brown.
Q&A
What are the implications of the Eagles drafting Makai Lemon for A.J. Brown?
Drafting Makai Lemon signals that the Eagles may be moving on from A.J. Brown, increasing the likelihood of a trade.
When is the most likely timeframe for an A.J. Brown trade?
A post-June 1 trade is considered the most likely timeframe for A.J. Brown's potential move.
What did analyst Bryan DeArdo say about the Patriots and A.J. Brown?
Analyst Bryan DeArdo expressed certainty that a trade involving A.J. Brown is likely, given the Eagles' recent draft choices.
