A.J. Brown Trade Loses Steam, for Now: Here's What Makes Most Sense for Eagles

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According to reports, the Eagles have held serious trade conversations with the Rams and Patriots regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown, but a deal is not imminent. The Eagles are seeking a high asking price of a first and second-round pick for Brown, who is coming off his fourth straight 1,000-yard season. The trade is more likely to gain steam closer to June 1, when the Eagles would face a lower salary cap hit if they were to move Brown.

Why it matters

The Eagles are in a Super Bowl contention window, and Brown has been vocal about the team's offensive struggles. Keeping Brown could help the team's chances, but trading him could net valuable draft capital. The Rams and Patriots are the top suitors, with the Patriots potentially making the most sense as a landing spot for both Brown and the Eagles.

The details

The Eagles have held serious trade conversations with the Rams and Patriots about a potential A.J. Brown deal, but a trade is not happening at this time. Both teams remain interested, but a deal is more likely to gain steam closer to June 1. The Eagles are seeking a first and second-round pick in exchange for Brown, who is coming off his fourth straight 1,000-yard season. If the Eagles were to trade Brown before June 1, they would face a $43 million dead cap hit, which drops to $16.4 million if they wait until after that date.

• The Eagles have held serious trade conversations with the Rams and Patriots regarding a trade for A.J. Brown.
• A trade for Brown is more likely to gain steam closer to June 1.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Eagles will likely wait until closer to June 1 to make a decision on trading A.J. Brown, as that would minimize their salary cap hit.