The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to walk a very fine line with a potential A.J. Brown trade this offseason.
Because of NFL salary cap ramifications, the Eagles could be waiting on a Brown trade until after June 1. In the meantime, they may be adding receivers to prepare for the trade, but they can’t tip off that a trade will definitely happen either. Otherwise, pundits have argued the team will lose leverage in trade negotiations.
By waiting, the Eagles also wouldn’t be able to acquire 2026 NFL Draft capital. But Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox argued that should be alright with general manager Howie Roseman.
Knox proposed Saturday the Eagles deal Brown to the New England Patriots. That’s not a new proposal. But in his newest trade scenario, Knox pitched the Eagles dealing Brown for a 2027 third-rounder.
Knox also proposed the draft pick could become a second-rounder.
“While we don’t know exactly what’s next for Brown, we do know that a trade before June 1 is extremely unlikely. Moving Brown before then would cost the Eagles an additional $20.1 million in cap space,” wrote Knox.
“Trading Brown after June 1 would save Philly $7 million in cap space.
“A trade isn’t likely to happen until after the draft, and the draft itself could determine which teams are in the market for a 29-year-old (in June) wideout. That picture won’t become clear for another couple of weeks, though the New England Patriots remain a logical destination.
“If Brown is available in June, a conditional third-round pick that could become a second-rounder should be enough to pique Howie Roseman’s interest.”
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