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Patriots Writer Identifies What Could Take New England Out Of Trading For A.J. Brown
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The New England Patriots are considering a trade for A.J. Brown, but a deal is unlikely until after June 1. Trading him before this date would result in a $43 million dead cap hit for the Eagles, while trading after would reduce it to about $16 million.
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The Patriots might be pursuing a trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, but it's unlikely that any deal will go through until after June 1.
If the Eagles decide to trade Brown before June 2, they would face a hefty dead cap hit of $43 million this season. However, if they make the trade after the first, that hit would drop to around $16 million.
The main concern with the Patriots trading for Brown after June 1 is that it would occur after the NFL draft. If New England doesn't believe it can secure Brown for sure, drafting a receiver in the first round could be a viable option.
Patriots reporter Greg Bedard believes that if New England selects a wide receiver in either the first or second round of the draft, it might affect its chances of acquiring Brown.
"If the Patriots draft a wide receiver at 31, arguably also in the second round, I think that takes them out of A.J. Brown," Bedard said Tuesday on Patriots on CLNS. "You're gonna invest a first-round pick or trade up to get a wide receiver, you signed Romeo Doubs, AND you're gonna get A.J. Brown? Sorry, I don't buy it!"
It will be interesting to see how the Patriots approach the draft, and if they decide to take a receiver early, there’s a good chance Brown won’t be heading to New England.
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Q&A
What is the dead cap hit for trading A.J. Brown before June 1?
The dead cap hit for trading A.J. Brown before June 1 would be $43 million.
How much would the Eagles save on the dead cap hit if they trade A.J. Brown after June 1?
If the Eagles trade A.J. Brown after June 1, the dead cap hit would drop to approximately $16 million.
Why is the New England Patriots' trade for A.J. Brown unlikely before June 1?
The trade is unlikely before June 1 due to the significant dead cap hit the Eagles would incur if they trade him before that date.
