Eagles News: Eagles and Patriots “not particularly close” on A.J. Brown trade?
Bleeding Green Nation • • general
Key Points:
- Trade talks between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots for A.J. Brown are stalled, with the Eagles demanding a 2027 first-round pick and the Patriots reluctant to meet that price, leaving negotiations at an impasse.
- Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts maintains a positive relationship with Brown despite his likely departure, and the team has prepared for life without Brown by acquiring new receivers and draft picks.
- The Eagles are expected to trade Brown after June 1 to minimize salary cap penalties, as trading him earlier would significantly increase their 2026 cap charges.
- Offensive updates include rookie Markel Bell working with the starting offensive line and Jalen Hurts adapting to a new offense under coordinator Sean Mannion, focusing on growth and leadership.
- Running back Saquon Barkley consulted former NFL star Todd Gurley about the Eagles' new Sean McVay-style offense, which emphasizes playing under center and an outside zone running scheme.