Eagles Insider Outlines Possibility Of Another Team Swiping A.J. Brown Before Patriots
TL;DR
The New England Patriots are expected to acquire A.J. Brown after June 1, but the Philadelphia Eagles may trade him to another team instead. There is speculation about a potential agreement, but nothing is confirmed yet.
Key points
- New England Patriots expected to acquire A.J. Brown after June 1
- Philadelphia Eagles can trade A.J. Brown to any team
- No official agreement between A.J. Brown and the Patriots
Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver A.J. Brown
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The New England Patriots are expected to acquire A.J. Brown after June 1, but nothing is guaranteed, and the Philadelphia Eagles could choose to trade him elsewhere.
Adam Schefter has reported that the two sides are likely to come to an agreement after June 1, and then A.J. Brown will officially get his wish of being a Patriot. However, while many experts believe a handshake deal is in place, there are no reports of such a thing. Until Brown is officially traded, the Eagles are free to trade him wherever they like.
Both the Patriots and Eagles have operated their offseasons in a manner that would suggest that Brown is soon to be playing in New England. Eagles insider Eliot Shorr-Parks appeared on WEEI and clarified that the expectation is that Brown will be a Patriot. He noted that while there is a possibility another team could slide in, the chances are very low.
"If you look at how this has been handled by both sides, both A.J. and the Eagles," Shorr-Parks said on Thursday. "There's been no subliminal shots, no public trade demand, no bashing of the player through sources. A.J. is not really, seemingly at least, putting anything out about the Eagles through sources. I think they're on the same page. They're okay splitting up, and I think because the Patriots are such a natural fit, and AJ wants to be there and they want him, I think the Eagles will make that happen. Could another team slide in at the last minute? Maybe, but I fully expect him to be a Patriot."
Until he is officially traded, the Eagles can do with Brown whatever they like. However, the overwhelming belief is that he will get his wish. The Eagles have no loyalties to the Patriots or the player, so if another team makes a monster offer, they could accept it.
The reality is, the Patriots are seemingly the only team that has been linked to Brown in the last couple of months. If another team had an offer on the table or had significant interest, there would have been some kind of report. Now that the draft has come and gone, most teams have filled their need at receiver as well. It simply feels like a matter of time before Brown is catching passes from Drake Maye.
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Q&A
What teams are interested in trading for A.J. Brown?
While the New England Patriots are expected to acquire A.J. Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles could trade him to any team before an official deal is made.
When is A.J. Brown likely to be traded?
A.J. Brown is expected to be traded after June 1, according to reports, but no official agreement has been confirmed yet.
What does Adam Schefter say about A.J. Brown's trade situation?
Adam Schefter reported that A.J. Brown is likely to join the Patriots, but emphasized that no formal deal has been established.
