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'Done Deal': Top Patriots Insider Strongly Reacts To Latest A.J. Brown Rumor
TL;DR
A top Patriots insider believes A.J. Brown will join New England this summer, following a report by Adam Schefter about a likely trade. The trade becomes financially feasible for the Eagles after June 1, when they can manage a $40 million dead-cap charge.
Key points
- A.J. Brown is likely to join the New England Patriots this summer.
- Adam Schefter reported on the potential trade for Brown.
- The trade becomes financially feasible for the Philadelphia Eagles after June 1.
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A top Patriots insider now is convinced that A.J. Brown will join New England this summer.
Appearing on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald offered a strong reaction to Adam Schefter's recent report about the Patriots being "likely" to trade for Brown after June 1. A Brown trade would become far more financially palatable for the Philadelphia Eagles after June 1, when they can split a $40 million dead-cap charge.
For Callahan, Schefter's reporting indicates a trade is all but guaranteed to happen.
"For him to say this, to me, says that this is a done deal; everyone is just waiting," Callahan said. "Because the insiders have done the dances around this. And I talked to people at the combine -- they were very confident that this was going to happen. I thought it's gonna happen since March.
"Schefter saying this out loud, understanding how plugged he is into the highest ranks of the Patriots organization and other places. To me, this says everything. A.J. Brown, June 2, should be a New England Patriot."
Q&A
What did Adam Schefter report about A.J. Brown's trade to the Patriots?
Adam Schefter reported that the Patriots are likely to trade for A.J. Brown after June 1.
Why is the timing of the A.J. Brown trade significant for the Eagles?
The timing is significant because after June 1, the Eagles can split a $40 million dead-cap charge, making the trade more financially manageable.
Who is Andrew Callahan and what is his stance on the A.J. Brown trade?
Andrew Callahan is a top Patriots insider who strongly believes that a trade for A.J. Brown is almost guaranteed based on recent reports.
