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Patriots Receiver Generating Trade Interest As A.J. Rumors Heat Up
TL;DR
The New England Patriots are reportedly interested in trading for A.J. Brown, with a deal now seen as likely. Kayshon Boutte may be traded as part of this potential roster change.
Key points
- Patriots interested in A.J. Brown
- Trade seen as likely
- Kayshon Boutte could be dealt
- Eagles plan to move Brown after June 1
- Patriots signed Romeo Doubs
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New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte
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The New England Patriots have been rumored to have interest in A.J. Brown all offseason, but a new development could lead to a major change on their roster.
According to Adam Schefter on Monday, Brown being traded to the Patriots is now seen as "likely," and the Philadelphia Eagles plan to move him after June 1. The Patriots have already invested big at the wide receiver position by signing Romeo Doubs. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots could deal Kayshon Boutte if they get Brown.
"A name that has come up in trade talks is Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte, who is entering the final year of his contract, according to multiple league sources," Schultz wrote on Monday. "With Romeo Doubs coming in and the eventual AJ Brown trade, teams believe he could be available for the right price."
Q&A
Why are the Patriots interested in A.J. Brown?
The Patriots have been rumored to have interest in A.J. Brown all offseason, and recent reports suggest a trade is likely.
What could the Patriots give up for A.J. Brown?
The Patriots may trade Kayshon Boutte as part of the deal to acquire A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles.
When is A.J. Brown expected to be traded?
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to move A.J. Brown after June 1, making a trade likely around that time.