Patriots Deny Recent A.J. Brown Trade Talks

Eliot Wolf says New England has not discussed acquiring the Eagles star receiver in a long time.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:07pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of green, blue, and brown, conceptually representing the complex negotiations and power dynamics at play in a potential NFL trade.A cubist interpretation of the ongoing trade rumors surrounding star wide receiver A.J. Brown and his potential move from the Eagles to the Patriots.Philadelphia Today

The New England Patriots have denied any recent trade talks involving Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. Patriots executive Eliot Wolf stated the team has not had any conversations about acquiring Brown 'in a long time.' Eagles general manager Howie Roseman also downplayed any potential Brown trade, saying the 28-year-old All-Pro is still a member of the Philadelphia organization.

Why it matters

A.J. Brown has been the subject of persistent trade rumors since last season, with speculation he could reunite with former Titans coach Mike Vrabel in New England. However, both the Patriots and Eagles have now publicly dismissed the possibility of a deal, at least for now. This likely means Brown will remain in Philadelphia barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The details

In separate media availabilities, Patriots executive Eliot Wolf and Eagles GM Howie Roseman denied any recent trade talks involving A.J. Brown. Wolf told Fanduel's 'Up and Adams' show that the Patriots 'haven't had any conversations about anything regarding that in a long time.' Roseman echoed a similar sentiment, telling reporters 'A.J. Brown is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles' and that 'anything you ask me about A.J. Brown, I'm going to go right back to that answer.'

  • The Patriots and Eagles discussed a potential A.J. Brown trade at some point in the past, but not recently according to team officials.

The players

Eliot Wolf

The executive vice president of player personnel for the New England Patriots.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles.

A.J. Brown

A 28-year-old wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, who was previously drafted by the Tennessee Titans when Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was on the coaching staff there.

Mike Vrabel

The head coach of the New England Patriots, who previously coached A.J. Brown when he was with the Tennessee Titans.

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What they’re saying

“A.J. Brown is a member of the Eagles, as Howie [Roseman] mentioned yesterday. We haven't any conversations about anything regarding that in a long time.”

— Eliot Wolf, Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel

“A.J. Brown is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. From my perspective, anything you ask me about A.J. Brown, I'm going to go right back to that answer. But I understand the interest. I put on TV and I see that there's interest. But my answer is A.J. Brown is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.”

— Howie Roseman, Eagles General Manager

What’s next

The Patriots and Eagles do not appear to have any immediate plans to trade A.J. Brown, who is currently under contract with Philadelphia. Unless circumstances change, Brown is expected to remain with the Eagles for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Despite persistent trade rumors, the Patriots and Eagles have both publicly denied any recent discussions about acquiring star wide receiver A.J. Brown. This suggests Brown will likely stay in Philadelphia barring any unforeseen developments, quashing speculation of a potential reunion with his former Titans coach Mike Vrabel in New England.