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Patriots Trade Rumors: Why A.J. Brown Deal with Eagles Is On Hold Until June 1
TL;DR
A.J. Brown's potential trade to the Patriots is on hold until June 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Speculation around the deal has been ongoing throughout the offseason.
Key points
- A.J. Brown is a star wide receiver for the Eagles.
- Trade rumors have circulated throughout the offseason.
- The potential trade to the Patriots is likely to occur after June 1.
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After plenty of speculation, the Patriots appear set to land one of the NFL's best wide receivers — but not quite yet.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday morning that Eagles star A.J. Brown, the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason, is "likely" to be dealt to the Patriots, but a potential trade wouldn't come until June 1.
New England is considered to still be "highly interested" in landing Brown. But due to Philadelphia's preferences for cap flexibility, the potential blockbuster may be on standby for over a month.
Here's why the Eagles likely won't be trading Brown to the Patriots until June.
Why A.J. Brown trade won't happen until June 1
The Eagles' interest in moving on from Brown has been no secret this NFL offseason, with the receiver's off-the-field storylines often overshadowing his production in 2025. While Philadelphia's staff, including Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni, has recently reiterated the same line to the media — "A.J. Brown is a member of the Eagles" — the likelihood of a deal has remained high.
Q&A
Why is A.J. Brown's trade to the Patriots delayed until June 1?
The trade is on hold until June 1 due to contractual and salary cap considerations that need to be addressed.
What are the implications of A.J. Brown joining the Patriots?
If A.J. Brown joins the Patriots, it could significantly enhance their receiving corps and overall offensive capabilities.
Who reported the news about A.J. Brown's trade rumors?
The news about A.J. Brown's trade rumors was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
