"Because of their connection from Tennessee, many believe the likelihood of Brown being acquired is the highest it has ever been, which might be a fair assumption considering Vrabel didn't shut down the idea of a trade when asked about it ahead of free agency. But the Eagles have made it clear they're not willing to move on from the receiver any time soon, regardless of how much Brown airs his frustrations out on social media throughout the season."
"That has led to a lot of discussion about the possibility of Philadelphia eventually trading him away for high draft capital, and NFL insiders discussed the matter again recently, intriguing Patriots fans once again. Jeremy Fowler shared what he's been hearing about it with ESPN this week, shutting down the possibility of Brown being moved ahead of the trade deadline due to his massive dead cap hit."
"If the Patriots want to pull off a blockbuster trade for a clear WR1 like Brown, Fowler believes they'll have to be patient. He reveals that executives he spoke to think he could be traded next year when his dead cap would drop drastically to $49.5 million, which is still an egregious amount to take on, so it would require a lot of maneuvering to get a deal done."
Patriots fans have long desired a top-name receiver, and AJ Brown remains a prominent target, especially after Mike Vrabel became Patriots head coach. The Eagles are currently unwilling to trade Brown despite his public frustrations. Brown's contract includes a massive dead cap hit nearing $90 million this season, making a pre-deadline trade unlikely. Executives believe Brown could be traded in 2026 when his dead cap would drop to about $49.5 million, although that figure remains burdensome and would require significant salary-cap maneuvering. A reunion with Vrabel could be possible if Philadelphia grows tired of Brown's behavior.
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