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Eagles Trade A.J. Brown, Begin Offensive Revamp

6/5/2026

Summary

Eagles Trade Brown

The Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots this week.
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce said Brown was not responsible for the offense decline and noted it fell from eighth (367.2 yards) in 2024 to 24th (311.2 yards) in 2025.
He added the Eagles are revamping with coordinator Sean Mannion and rookie Makai Lemon joining DeVonta Smith, retaining Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert and the line.

Summary

Patriots Acquire Brown

The Patriots traded a 2028 first-round and a 2027 fifth-round pick for A.J. Brown.
Boston analysts Michael Felger and Phil Perry said the deal overpays because of the draft cost.
Critics noted Brown’s 29-year-old age, knee history, and recent production decline as risks.
Drake Maye’s $70 million salary and Christian Gonzalez’s $35 million contract raise cap pressure.
Perry said losing the 2028 first-round could hamper New England’s roster building two years ahead.

Summary

Eagles Add Receivers

After trading A.J. Brown, the Eagles have Dallas Goedert, Eli Stowers, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dontayvion Wicks and DeVonta Smith, who posted 145 catches for 1,841 yards and 12 TDs.
General manager Howie Roseman secured 15 draft selections over the next two years, giving the Eagles extensive roster flexibility.
The Patriots list A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, 2025 third-round pick Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III.

History

Historical Context

In April 2005 the Patriots traded a fourth-round 2007 pick to the Oakland Raiders for wide receiver Randy Moss, freeing cap space by reshaping Tom Brady’s contract. Moss’s arrival sparked a 16-0 regular season and a record 23 touchdown receptions in 2007. The move proved a high-draft-cost receiver can instantly reshape a franchise, a pattern repeated in the A.J. Brown trade.

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Eagles Trade Brown

The Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots this week.
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce said Brown was not responsible for the offense decline and noted it fell from eighth (367.2 yards) in 2024 to 24th (311.2 yards) in 2025.
He added the Eagles are revamping with coordinator Sean Mannion and rookie Makai Lemon joining DeVonta Smith, retaining Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert and the line.

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