Patriots fleece Eagles in proposed trade that finally brings AJ Brown to Foxboro

"Fisher proposes just that by including a second-round pick in 2027 as the main selling point of the trade, which is far better than the alleged first-round asking price by the Eagles."

"The Patriots shouldn't give that kind of capital up, so this might be the most ideal trade possible, as long as the Eagles would accept it."

"Although this is not exactly what the Eagles reportedly want in return for their superstar receiver, it's difficult to imagine that any team will be willing to give up anything higher for a player of Brown's age and with injury questions."

"The Patriots are in greater need to bolster their receiving corps, however. So there is a chance they'd be willing to give Philadelphia exactly what they want, even if it seems like a mistake."

The potential trade of AJ Brown to the Patriots has become a frequent topic, likely to continue until a deal is finalized. NESN's Daniel Fisher suggests a trade involving a second-round pick in 2027, which may be more appealing than the Eagles' initial first-round asking price. The Eagles are focused on the 2025 Draft, which is considered stronger than 2026. The Patriots need to improve their receiving corps, making them a likely candidate to meet the Eagles' demands, despite concerns over Brown's age and injury history.

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