{"id":900143,"date":"2026-05-24T17:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T17:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/900143\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T17:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T17:33:17","slug":"a-j-brown-trade-talk-suddenly-feels-a-lot-less-impossible-after-latest-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/900143\/","title":{"rendered":"A.J. Brown trade talk suddenly feels a lot less impossible after latest report"},"content":{"rendered":"

A.J. Brown appears headed to the New England Patriots<\/a> as soon as June 2 arrives. The Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> can spread the dead-money charge across two years starting on that date.<\/p>\n

Most people around the NFL believe this trade is simply a matter of time. The widespread expectation is that the star wide receiver will land in New England.<\/p>\n

Patriots players are already discussing Brown’s arrival as though it is complete. Safety Kevin Byard and receiver Romeo Doubs spoke about it openly on camera.<\/p>\n

The entire trade agreement could be unofficially finished right now. Both teams may be waiting until Brown passes a physical and the terms are submitted to the league office.<\/p>\n

The Maxx Crosby trade leak in March warned every team about speaking too early. “Say nothing until the deal is official,” Mike Florio wrote on ProFootballTalk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If the Patriots and Eagles have already agreed to terms, it is too late for another team to intervene. Both sides would likely honor the existing unofficial arrangement between them.<\/p>\n

Other teams could still try to enter the bidding before June 2. The Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> might reconsider their receiver needs after Rashee Rice violated his probation recently.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Rams<\/a> were once viewed as a possible destination for Brown. That option disappeared in March when they guaranteed $24 million to Davante Adams instead.<\/p>\n

The Rams had medical concerns about Brown and chose to keep Adams rather than pursue a trade. That decision effectively removed Los Angeles from the conversation entirely.<\/p>\n

ESPN’s Adam Schefter doubled down on his prediction that Brown joins the Patriots. Schefter reported the trade is likely to happen shortly after June 1.<\/p>\n

A Patriots insider noted that trading a first-round pick for Brown would make sense. The compensation would reflect his value as an elite receiver.<\/p>\n

All signs continue pointing to A.J. Brown becoming a Patriot.<\/p>\n

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