Reports continue about the Patriots’ interest in acquiring A.J. Brown as June 1 approaches. An NFL insider expects Brown to land with New England, while noting that neither side has recently spoken and no deal is currently in place. Brown’s $43.5 million dead cap hit can be spread over two years after June 1, reducing the immediate impact. The insider cautions that the cap change does not guarantee a trade on that date. The Eagles’ reported demand for a 2027 first-round pick may be difficult to satisfy, while the Patriots prefer a lower price and could adjust terms by trading other draft picks. Speculation also links Kayshon Boutte to the potential package.
"“Would I be surprised if it didn't happen? I think I would be surprised if it didn't happen,” NFL Media's Ian Rapoport said during an appearance on the “Between the Tackles” podcast. “But, I don't think either side is there yet and I don't think either side has spoken about it in some time with each other.”"
"“To me, this is not the Patriots and Eagles have a secret deal that they're going to unveil on June 1st.” Rapoport said.“It's not like that and I don't even know that one is going to get done June 1st because basically it is to my understanding it's the Eagles wanting a 2027 first-round pick.”"
"“You can want what you want, you can hold firm if that's what you want, but I don't know that they'e going to get a clean 2027 one,” he added. “The Patriots want to pay less. They would like it to be a two. Now, there's space in between there where you can say 'alright we'll give you a three', we'll give you a two, we can get something back. You can make the points work by trading various draft picks.”"
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