The A.J. Brown rumors are beginning to heat up. Last week, we heard that the receiver was frustrated along with his role within the Eagles offense, and that report was accompanied by a highly publicized meeting between Brown, Jalen Hurts, and Saquon Barkley. Following a second-straight Eagles loss, it feels like the frustrations aren’t letting up.
While the Eagles have continually stated that they won’t trade Brown, multiple NFL executives told Dianna Russini of The Athletic that they consider the receiver will eventually be on the move. One source noted the player’s apparent indifference, which could possibly be especially worrisome for a team that’s trying to go on a deep playoff run. One other source was more to the purpose, opining that the Eagles will ultimately deal the wideout because GM Howie Roseman “likes deals, especially if a player’s value overrides how Brown is getting used.”
Brown actually had one in every of his most efficient outings of the season in Week 6, ending with six catches for 80 yards. After the loss, the veteran denied reports of a discussion along with his offensive teammates, noting that he didn’t “recall a gathering” (per EJ Smith of PHLY Sports). Russini added more context, with sources claiming that the meeting wasn’t formal and was simply a “quick, honest check-in.” That would surely be taken as semantics, but either way, Brown didn’t seem particularly interested by discussing his chat.
Russini isn’t the just one noting that rival teams have their eye on the wideout. While Albert Breer of the MMQB acknowledges that that is just a part of Philly’s plight while coping with a “mercurial receiver,” he says there are teams currently monitoring the situation. One exec from an AFC contender said they expect Brown to be discussed in trade talks leading as much as the deadline, especially since there doesn’t appear to be any resolution in sight.
On the flip side, Breer is skeptical if a trade will ever reach the finish line. The reporter believes the situation is manageable, at the least for the 2025 campaign. Plus, teams could also be a bit wary of acquiring the receiver considering his past knee issues and his hefty $29MM in guaranteed money for the 2026 season. Zach Berman of The Athletic echoes this sentiment, because the reporter expressed skepticism that Brown will ultimately be on the move. Berman notes that Roseman prefers to accumulate players of Brown’s caliber, not trade them away. Plus, there’s optimism that Nick Sirianni will have the option to administer all the personalities.
In other words, it’s uncertain how this example will ultimately play out. Either way, it’ll surely be a story to observe as we inch closer to the November 4th trade deadline.