Trade speculation has a way of following star players, and this offseason has been no different for A.J. Brown, mainly due to his own issues.

With the Philadelphia Eagles once again entering a tough offseason with Brown, questions are at an all-time high and feel like they’ll continue to be until he’s moved.

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When asked about the possibility, however, Eagles’ Howie Roseman didn’t make it seem like it’d be a sure thing that he’ll be traded. However, USA Today’s Glenn Erby believes it could happen, citing multiple reasons as to why.

“Eagles GM Howie Roseman offered a strong response when asked about potentially trading the All-Pro wide receiver. Since arriving in Philadelphia, Brown has earned All-Pro honors, Pro Bowl honors, 1,400+ yards twice, and amassed 5,000+ yards receiving since joining the Eagles.

“We don’t think Brown should depart, but it would take massive compensation, and Jeffery Lurie would need to be okay with a massive salary cap implication. According to Over The Cap, if Brown gets traded before June 1, the Eagles would incur a dead cap charge of $43,515,106. If he remains on the roster in 2026, Brown would count for 23,393,497 against the salary cap. If he’s traded after June 1, the dead cap hit would be $43,515,106, with $27,161,609 counting towards 2027’s cap as well,” he wrote.

As I’ve continued to say, from a football standpoint, moving on makes no sense in a way.

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That’s why Roseman’s response could mean something. While he didn’t entertain the idea publicly, the reality is that Brown could be traded for the right return, even if it’s only due to his ongoing issues with the team.

For a move to be ideal, it’d require decent draft capital and perhaps a decent young player. I’ve mentioned it before and will continue to do so, but I don’t think the Eagles are in a great spot to get a great return.

Why would any team trade for Brown after all the comments he’s made while in Philadelphia? All he’s done is win and put up numbers, so if that doesn’t make him happy, it’s tough to imagine what will.