""If the Eagles traded the receiver before June 1, they would absorb $43.5 million in dead money on their salary cap ($20.1 million more than his current cap charge). If they traded Brown after June 1, the dead money on their salary cap would be $16.353 million.""
""That simple math highlights why any deal for Brown, with the Patriots a top suitor, wouldn't be finalized until June 1.""
""Diggs led the Patriots with 102 targets, 37 more than Hollins, who had the second-most amongst New England's wide receivers.""
The New England Patriots are considering acquiring A.J. Brown, who has a strong track record with six 1,000 yard seasons. The timing of a potential trade is crucial, as trading him before June 1 would result in $43.5 million in dead money for the Eagles, while after June 1, it would drop to $16.353 million. The Patriots have retained most of their receiving corps but are still looking for additional talent to support quarterback Drake Maye, especially after losing Stefon Diggs, their first 1,000 yard receiver since 2019.
Read at Boston.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]