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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 16: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles leaves the field following a game against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Trade speculation around A.J. Brown continues to be a major point of discussion around the NFL. 

This time an AFC East team is being positioned as a potential aggressor.

According to NFL insider Matt Lombardo, the New York Jets could be willing to offer a future first-round pick in an effort to pry Brown away from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason.

Lombardo framed the idea amid growing “whispers of a rift” following Philadelphia’s Wild Card loss. 

He pointed to A.J. Brown’s quiet second half and visible frustration with the organization. 

From New York’s perspective, Lombardo argued that pairing Brown with Garrett Wilson would instantly create one of the NFL’s most dangerous receiving duos. 

For Eagles fans, however, the conversation quickly shifts from Jets logic to whether moving Brown would even make sense for Philadelphia. 

This discussion also underscores a key takeaway for Philadelphia:

If the Eagles were ever to move on from Brown, the asking price would be massive. 

In Lombardo’s view, he would be worth at least a first-round pick, at minimum.

A.J. Brown’s Future in Philadelphia

A.J. Brown remains one of the league’s most productive wide receivers, posting at least 1,000 receiving yards in six of his first seven NFL seasons. 

He also is coming off his third straight seven-touchdown campaign. 

After three highly productive seasons in Philadelphia, highlighted by two 1,400-yard campaigns, three Pro Bowl selections, and a Super Bowl victory, Brown’s production dipped in 2025.

He finished the season with 1,003 receiving yards across 15 games. 

Beyond the drop in numbers, Brown has also drawn increased scrutiny for on-field frustrations.

Over the past two seasons, he has been involved in multiple visible sideline exchanges with coaches and teammates, often stemming from concerns about his role and involvement in the offense. 

That has led to a growing narrative that he “cares about himself more than the team.”  

Despite the distractions, Eagles GM Howie Roseman has publicly downplayed any notion of a trade, emphasizing how rare players of Brown’s caliber truly are. 

While frustration boiled over at times late in the season, Brown has consistently been a huge part of their offensive success over the last several years. 

Trading him would be a monumental decision. 

What the Eagles’ Receiving Room Could Look Like

Still, league insiders continue to float the idea that Philadelphia could make a move if they are blown away by a trade offer.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler recently cited anonymous executives who believe teams like the Bills, and now the Jets, could push hard. 

He believes the Eagles could be successful by retooling around DeVonta Smith and a high draft pick at wideout. 

That approach would free significant cap flexibility and potentially reshape the offense around Smith as the primary target. 

Another major factor in any potential trade decision is the identity of the Eagles’ next offensive coordinator. 

It remains to be seen how much influence that hire would have on shaping the offense. 

A new coordinator could bring a different vision for the passing game, potentially redefining A.J. Brown’s role and usage. 

Insiders continue to emphasize that while a trade remains possible this offseason, it may not happen immediately. 

Philadelphia will take their time to evaluate the roster, coaching staff, and long-term direction of the offense.

The offensive coordinator decision, paired with whether the Eagles keep or move on from A.J. Brown, could play a major role in shaping the franchise’s direction and its path back to Super Bowl contention. 

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