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The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly wanted a significant haul to trade A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots.
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Josina Anderson revealed Philadelphia’s astronomical asking price for the star wide receiver. The Eagles requested a first-round pick, a second-round pick and a player for Brown.
New England reportedly deemed that request “too much.” Anderson said the Patriots are seeking a starting point of a second-round pick, which the Chicago Bears received from the Buffalo Bills in Thursday’s DJ Moore trade.
The former ESPN insider added that the Patriots “would be all ears” if Eagles general manager Howie Roseman resumes conversations at a lower price.
Anderson is the latest reporter to suggest the Eagles want a ransom for Brown. That desired package aligns with what the New York Jets received for star defensive lineman Quinnen Williams last November, and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo said the Eagles are seeking a similar return.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter speculated that Roseman would require at least a first-round pick to move the three-time Pro Bowler. Meanwhile, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini said Friday that the Eagles aren’t budging off their “steep” asking price.
Philadelphia won’t easily part with Brown, who caught 78 of 121 targets for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns last season. The former Tennessee Titans star is still a sensible trade target for Mike Vrabel’s Patriots to give Drake Maye a standout No. 1 wide receiver.
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