Patriots Remain Interested in 3-Time Pro Bowl WR Despite Signing Romeo Doubs

New England is reportedly still pursuing a trade for Eagles star A.J. Brown despite already landing Doubs in free agency.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The New England Patriots have already made a big move in free agency by signing wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a $70 million deal. However, reports indicate the team is still actively pursuing a trade for three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots view Brown as a potential game-changing addition to their passing attack, even after landing the reliable Doubs.

Why it matters

Acquiring Brown would give the Patriots a true No. 1 wide receiver and a dominant outside threat to complement their recent signing of Doubs. It would significantly upgrade their receiving corps and provide a top target for young quarterback Drake Maye. However, the Eagles' high asking price in a potential trade could be a major obstacle for New England.

The details

Despite signing Doubs, the Patriots are still exploring a trade for Eagles star A.J. Brown. Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, would instantly become the centerpiece of the Patriots' passing attack. However, the Eagles' asking price, which reportedly includes multiple premium draft picks, is proving to be a challenge for New England in its pursuit of Brown.

  • The Patriots signed Doubs to a 4-year, $70 million deal on March 11, 2026.

The players

Romeo Doubs

A wide receiver who the Patriots signed to a $70 million contract in free agency after he had 55 catches for 724 yards and 6 touchdowns last season with the Green Bay Packers.

A.J. Brown

A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles who the Patriots are reportedly still pursuing in a trade despite signing Doubs.

Drake Maye

The young quarterback for the New England Patriots who would benefit from having Brown as a top target in the passing game.

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What they’re saying

“I'm told Romeo Doubs signing with Patriots DOES NOT end their interest in trading for A.J. Brown. Obviously WR need isn't as dire so dynamics change a bit and maybe ultimately they don't land him because of high price. But they still love A.J.”

— Cameron Wolfe, NFL Network Analyst (NFL Network)

“Look I am told the conversations regarding A.J. Brown are not dead yet. I think their number one priority if they had a choice would be to figure out how to trade for Eagle's receiver A.J Brown. My understand is that the Eagle's asking price is still very high. Right now there is not much common ground on a deal.”

— Cameron Wolfe, NFL Network Analyst (NFL Network)

What’s next

The Patriots will continue negotiating with the Eagles in an attempt to reach a deal for A.J. Brown, though Philadelphia's high asking price could make it difficult to complete a trade.

The takeaway

Even after signing the reliable Romeo Doubs, the Patriots remain determined to land a true No. 1 wide receiver in A.J. Brown. Acquiring Brown would give them a game-changing playmaker on the outside and significantly upgrade their passing attack, but the cost to pry him away from the Eagles may ultimately be too steep for New England to justify.