Eagles Refuse to Lower Price for Star WR AJ Brown

ESPN's Adam Schefter says the team is prepared to keep Brown if their high asking price isn't met.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Philadelphia Eagles have been at the center of trade rumors surrounding star wide receiver AJ Brown, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the team is not willing to lower their asking price. Schefter says the Eagles are looking for a 'Micah Parsons-type of package' in return for Brown, similar to what the Packers got for Davante Adams in 2022. The high asking price has already scared off some teams, like the New England Patriots, but the Eagles appear content to keep Brown if their demands aren't met.

Why it matters

The Eagles are in a strong negotiating position with Brown, as they can either get a massive return in a trade or keep one of the NFL's top young receivers. This highlights the team's willingness to be patient and not compromise on their valuation of Brown, even if it means potentially keeping him for the 2026 season.

The details

According to reports, the Eagles' asking price for Brown is at least a first-round pick and another top-100 draft selection. This is similar to the package the Packers received from the Raiders for Davante Adams in 2022. Some teams, like the Patriots, view the Eagles' asking price as 'unserious,' but Schefter says he doesn't expect the price to come down much. The Raiders are also reportedly seeking a 'Micah Parsons-type of package' in return for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, further illustrating the high value teams are placing on elite talent this offseason.

  • The trade rumors around AJ Brown have been ongoing since the end of the 2025 NFL season.

The players

AJ Brown

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

Maxx Crosby

A standout pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who is also reportedly available via trade, with the team seeking a premium package in return.

Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys' star linebacker, whose elite production has set the benchmark for the type of trade package the Raiders are seeking for Crosby.

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What they’re saying

“I don't expect the price to go down much. We don't know whether the teams are posturing and whether they would be willing to lower the price on either player next week. I personally don't know if they will and I don't think that will happen. I don't think the Eagles are lowering the price on AJ Brown. I think they'd be prepared to keep him.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Analyst (The Pat McAfee Show)

“The asking price, for now, is high. It sounds like the Eagles would want a first-round pick and another top-100 selection (similar to what the Packers got for Davante Adams in 2022), and that's going to be too much for most, if not all, teams.”

— Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated Reporter (Sports Illustrated)

What’s next

The Eagles will continue to hold firm on their high asking price for AJ Brown, and teams interested in acquiring the star receiver will need to decide if they are willing to meet those demands. If no team is willing to pay the steep price, the Eagles are prepared to keep Brown on their roster for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Eagles' unwavering stance on their asking price for AJ Brown highlights the team's confidence in his value and their willingness to be patient in finding the right trade partner. This approach could pay dividends, as they either secure a massive return or retain one of the NFL's top young receivers for the upcoming season.