Bills Urged to Trade for All-Pro WR A.J. Brown

Proposed deal would send 2026 1st, 2027 2nd to Eagles for star receiver

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:06am

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NFL.com's Matt Okada has proposed a blockbuster trade that would send All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. The move would give Bills quarterback Josh Allen another elite weapon to pair with recently acquired DJ Moore, creating one of the most dangerous passing attacks in the NFL.

Why it matters

The Bills have been looking to surround Allen with more offensive firepower, and adding Brown to a receiving corps that already includes Moore, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, and others could take their offense to new heights. However, the steep price in draft capital required to land Brown may force the Bills to neglect other roster needs.

The details

Under Okada's proposed trade, the Bills would send their 2026 first-round pick (26th overall) and their 2027 second-round selection to the Eagles in exchange for Brown. The 25-year-old Brown is coming off his second consecutive Pro Bowl season, having caught 88 passes for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 2026.
  • The 2027 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 2027.

The players

Josh Allen

The Bills' star quarterback, who is looking to take his team to the next level after consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances.

A.J. Brown

The Philadelphia Eagles' All-Pro wide receiver, who has emerged as one of the league's most dominant pass-catchers.

Brandon Beane

The Bills' general manager, who would be responsible for executing any potential trade for Brown.

Joe Brady

The Bills' new offensive coordinator, who would be tasked with integrating Brown into the team's passing attack.

DJ Moore

The wide receiver the Bills signed this offseason to be their new No. 1 target.

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What they’re saying

“A passing attack led by Brown and Moore could ascend to the same stratosphere as the Bengals or Rams.”

— Matt Okada, NFL.com Writer

What’s next

The Bills will need to weigh the potential benefits of adding Brown against the significant draft capital required to acquire him. If they decide to pursue the trade, they would need to negotiate the terms with the Eagles and get the deal approved by the NFL.

The takeaway

The Bills' offense is already formidable, but adding a player of Brown's caliber could take it to an elite level and give Josh Allen the supporting cast he needs to lead Buffalo to a Super Bowl. However, the steep price in draft picks may force the team to make difficult decisions about how to allocate their resources and address other roster needs.