Report: Eagles trading A.J. Brown to Patriots after June 1 is "likely"
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Key Points:
- Veteran wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to be traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots after June 1 due to salary cap advantages.
- The Eagles will face a $40 million cap hit if Brown is traded, but NFL rules allow them to split this hit between 2026 and 2027 for trades executed after June 1.
- While the trade is likely, it is not finalized, and other teams could potentially offer more or disrupt the deal.
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, who previously coached Brown in Tennessee, is interested in reuniting with the receiver.
- The Eagles are expected to receive one or more draft picks from the Patriots in 2027 or 2028 as part of the trade compensation.
