ESPN Analyst Calls A.J. Brown Trade 'Necessary' For Eagles Amid Patriots Rumors

Brown has won a Super Bowl and earned three second-team All-Pro distinctions during his four years with the Eagles. Yet he settled for a career-low 12.9 yards per catch last season in an offense that underperformed down the stretch.

"The relationship in Philly has run its course," Orlovsky claimed. "Whether it's a professional relationship or personal relationship."

Furthermore, Orlovsky doesn't think Brown is a strong stylistic fit for new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.

"I fully expect them to go way more into using multiple tight ends rather than the multiple receivers," Orlovsky said.

Brown would be a huge loss for the Eagles, but Orlovsky still thinks they'd both benefit from a split.

"A.J. is still a dominant player. When A.J.'s at his best, he's a top-five receiver in the NFL," Orlovsky said. "So I don't want to minimize the hole that it's going to create, but trading him just feels like the necessary thing ... I just think now it's the realization that both parties see it's the best thing for both sides."

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