Nick Wright Pitches Bold New Home for Eagles' AJ Brown

The FOX Sports analyst suggests the Buffalo Bills as a potential trade destination for the star wide receiver.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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NFL analyst Nick Wright discussed the possibility of the Philadelphia Eagles trading wide receiver AJ Brown, suggesting the Buffalo Bills as a potential destination. Wright argued that the Eagles could maximize their return by trading Brown to a team like the Bills, who have a higher first-round pick than the New England Patriots, another team linked to Brown in trade rumors.

Why it matters

The future of AJ Brown in Philadelphia has been a major offseason storyline, with the star receiver's name frequently mentioned in trade speculation. Wright's comments provide an interesting perspective on where Brown could land if the Eagles do decide to move him, with the Bills potentially emerging as an attractive option.

The details

Wright noted that trading Brown would free up significant salary cap space for the Eagles, but said the team would likely require at least a first-round pick in return. He suggested the Bills could be a better trade partner than the Patriots, who have a late first-round selection, as the Bills would be able to offer a higher draft pick. Wright also mentioned the Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers as potential suitors, though he acknowledged the difficulty of trading Brown within the NFC East.

  • The AJ Brown trade rumors have been ongoing since the 2025 trade deadline.

The players

AJ Brown

A star wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles who has been the subject of persistent trade speculation this offseason.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, known for his aggressive approach to roster management.

Nick Wright

An NFL analyst for FOX Sports who discussed the potential trade destinations for AJ Brown.

Nico Collins

A wide receiver for the Houston Texans who could potentially play alongside AJ Brown if the Eagles traded him to the Texans.

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What they’re saying

“First of all, trading him, he's $23 million on your cap to play for you. He's $43 million if you trade him. Not trade for him, I'm saying for Philly. Which means if I'm Howie Roseman, the table stakes are at least a first-round pick. But you guys [the New England Patriots] have a late first-round pick. It's not a top-10 pick; no one's trading that for AJ Brown.”

— Nick Wright, FOX Sports Analyst (First Things First)

“But a good team trading a first-round pick is what I think would get Philly interested. New England is going to come up. I would imagine Buffalo is going to come up. And I would imagine ... I was thinking Houston. I don't think him and [Nico Collins] are too duplicative. I think they could play alongside each other.”

— Nick Wright, FOX Sports Analyst (First Things First)

“There is a scorpion and the frog component to getting in business with AJ Brown. He has been highly productive and prolific statistically in both of his NFL stops and worn out his welcome in both of his NFL stops. I don't put [the Patriots] in desperate mode. I think Buffalo is kind of desperate. So, to me, they make more sense.”

— Nick Wright, FOX Sports Analyst (First Things First)

What’s next

The Eagles will need to decide whether to trade AJ Brown or keep him on the roster for the 2026 season. If they do trade him, the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans have been identified as potential landing spots.

The takeaway

The future of AJ Brown in Philadelphia remains uncertain, with the star wide receiver's name continuing to be mentioned in trade rumors. While the Eagles may be able to maximize their return by trading Brown to a team like the Buffalo Bills, the team must weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks of moving on from such a talented player.