Patriots aren't closing the door on potential A.J. Brown trade

TL;DR

The New England Patriots are keeping the possibility of trading for A.J. Brown open, according to executive vice president Eliot Wolf. While a trade could happen before the 2026 NFL Draft, it is more likely to occur after June 1 due to financial considerations for the Eagles.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass — Despite the focus being on the 2026 NFL Draft, Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf couldn't escape being asked about the possibility of trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for wide receiver A.J. Brown.

Specifically, Wolf was asked if the door is still open for this potential move.

"As far as players on other teams, again, gonna keep the door open to anything that we think may improve our roster," Wolf said. "Whether that's with the player you mentioned or other players."

This has been the same answer Wolf has repeated throughout the offseason when asked about any trade, and the widespread belief is that Brown will be a Patriot before the start of the 2026 season. There's the possibility that New England and the Eagles can agree on a trade before the draft next week, but it seems more likely that things will hold off until after June 1 due to the dead money hit Philadelphia will have to take.

The biggest question that now remains is what the Eagles' exact asking price is and whether the Patriots will be willing to meet it.

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Q&A

What did Patriots executive Eliot Wolf say about a potential A.J. Brown trade?

Eliot Wolf stated that the Patriots are keeping the door open for any trades that could improve their roster, including a potential deal for A.J. Brown.

When is the most likely time for the Patriots to trade for A.J. Brown?

While a trade could happen before the 2026 NFL Draft, it is more likely to take place after June 1 due to the financial implications for the Philadelphia Eagles.

What are the financial implications for the Eagles regarding an A.J. Brown trade?

The Philadelphia Eagles would incur a dead money hit if they trade A.J. Brown before June 1, making a post-June 1 trade more favorable for them.