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Eagles Trade A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith Becomes Top Receiver

5/4/2026

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The Philadelphia Eagles will trade wide receiver A.J. Brown after June 1.
If the trade occurs, DeVonta Smith becomes the team's unquestioned No. 1 wideout.
Smith told reporters at his charity softball game that he simply does his job.
The Eagles' receiving corps will include Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown and first-round pick Makai Lemon.
Smith will work under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion this fall.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles will trade wide receiver A.J. Brown after June 1.
If the trade occurs, DeVonta Smith becomes the team's unquestioned No. 1 wideout.
Smith told reporters at his charity softball game that he simply does his job.
The Eagles' receiving corps will include Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown and first-round pick Makai Lemon.
Smith will work under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion this fall.