Bills Urged to Pull Off Blockbuster Trade for A.J. Brown

Acquiring the star receiver would give Josh Allen a much-needed top target

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills are reportedly considering a blockbuster trade to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. The move would provide star quarterback Josh Allen with a true No. 1 receiving option, something the team has lacked since trading away Stefon Diggs. Analysts believe the Bills are willing to part with a first-round pick and additional draft capital to land Brown, who has been a consistent 1,000-yard receiver in the NFL.

Why it matters

The Bills are under pressure to get over the hump and win a Super Bowl, and adding an elite receiver like Brown could be the missing piece. With Allen's MVP-caliber talent, pairing him with a dominant pass-catcher would make the Bills' offense nearly unstoppable and give them a clear path to the championship.

The details

According to reports, the proposed trade would send Brown and a mid-round pick to the Bills in exchange for Buffalo's 2026 first-round pick and an additional mid-round selection. Brown, who is under contract through 2029, would immediately become the Bills' top receiving threat, giving Allen a true No. 1 option he has lacked since the team traded away Stefon Diggs. Brown is coming off a 2025 season in which he caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards and 7 touchdowns.

  • The Bills' season ended with a Divisional Round playoff loss in 2025.

The players

Josh Allen

The Bills' star quarterback who is looking to take the team to the next level.

A.J. Brown

The Philadelphia Eagles' star wide receiver who has been a consistent 1,000-yard receiver in the NFL.

Brandon Beane

The Bills' general manager who is under pressure to make bold moves to improve the team.

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What they’re saying

“It would be shocking if (general manager Brandon) Beane did not do much more to address the receiver room this year, including getting QB Josh Allen that No. 1 target he hasn't had since the team moved on from WR Stefon Diggs. Brown is a compelling potential target. Buffalo is looking to win now and doesn't have time for a potential rookie to come up to speed.”

— Logan Ulrich, NFL Trade Rumors Analyst (Sporting News)

What’s next

The Bills and Eagles will need to negotiate the details of a potential trade, which could involve additional draft picks or players. The Bills will also need to work on extending Brown's contract to keep him in Buffalo long-term.

The takeaway

The Bills are clearly in 'win-now' mode and are willing to make a bold move to give Josh Allen the elite receiving threat he needs to take the team to the Super Bowl. Acquiring A.J. Brown would be a game-changing addition that could put the Bills over the top in the AFC.