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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 05: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass and is tackled by Pat Surtain II #2 and Talanoa Hufanga #9 of the Denver Broncos at Lincoln Financial Field on October 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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he Denver Broncos just got a reason to pay close attention to Philadelphia.

Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine on Monday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni declined to guarantee that star wide receiver A.J. Brown will return in 2026. While he expressed mutual interest in continuing the relationship, his comments left the door open just enough to spark fresh trade speculation.

When asked directly if Brown would be back next season, Sirianni did not offer a firm commitment.

“I can’t guarantee how anything’s going to play out into the next season,” Sirianni said on Tuesday.

“I can’t guarantee that, I mean, I’m thinking I’m going to be the head coach season, but it’s like, you can’t guarantee anything past tomorrow. Like Howie said, right, everybody is…it’s hard to get good players in this league. AJ’s a great player. And AJ’s a good teammate, and AJ’s a good person. And so, like I said earlier … Does he want to be here? Yes … Do I want him to be here? Yes. So, you know, hopefully that works”

For a Broncos team searching for an elite offensive playmaker to pair with Bo Nix, Sirianni’s comments create at least the possibility of a trade conversation.

Broncos analyst Zack Kelberman added to the speculation on social media, suggesting Denver could be a team to watch if Brown becomes available.

“The #Broncos could have a chance to acquire A.J. Brown,” Kelberman wrote.

Denver’s offseason priorities have centered on adding more firepower around its young quarterback. If Philadelphia is truly willing to listen, even without actively shopping Brown, it subtly shifts the trade landscape and gives teams like the Broncos something real to explore.

Eagles Admit They Will Listen

General manager Howie Roseman made it clear the Eagles value Brown, but he didn’t shut the door on anything either.

“I think you go into the league year listening to offers for everything and anything,” Roseman said. “If someone is going to give you something you didn’t anticipate and you won’t even have the conversation, I don’t think you’re necessarily doing your job.”

That stance is significant. Brown is under contract, and trading him would not be simple. Philadelphia would face a sizable dead cap hit, especially if a deal occurred before June 1.

However, Roseman’s willingness to listen confirms that no scenario is completely off the table.

The Broncos have draft capital, cap space and a clear offensive need. Those are the three ingredients required to even start a serious conversation.

Why A.J. Brown Fits the Broncos

From a football standpoint, Brown would immediately change the ceiling of Sean Payton’s offense.

He has been over 1,000 receiving yards in six of his first seven NFL seasons, including two seasons over 1,400 yards with the Eagles.

Even in what was considered a turbulent 2025 campaign, Brown surpassed 1,000 receiving yards. He remains one of the league’s most physical and dominant wideouts.

Adding a player of Brown’s caliber would give Nix a legitimate number one option.

Nothing appears imminent, and the Eagles have not committed to moving their star receiver. But Sirianni’s comments Tuesday morning made one thing clear: the door is not completely closed.

For the Broncos, that is enough to keep an eye on the situation as the offseason moves forward.

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