A.J. Brown is saying all the right things in front of the mic, but behind the scenes, the trade chatter just won’t quit. Despite being one of the most productive wide receivers in the league over the past four seasons, his name keeps surfacing in offseason rumors - and some around the league believe the Eagles might actually listen to offers.
One voice adding fuel to the fire? Nick Wright, who recently made his case on FS1’s First Things First that the Buffalo Bills should be picking up the phone and dialing Philly.
“There’s a scorpion and the frog component to doing business with A.J. Brown,” Wright said, referencing Brown’s undeniable production - and the baggage that sometimes comes with it. “He’s been prolific everywhere he’s been, but he’s also worn out his welcome in both spots.”
It’s a fair point, and one that adds a layer of complexity to any potential move. Brown was a game-changer in Tennessee before the Titans made the surprising decision to trade him - a move that reportedly played a role in the eventual split with then-head coach Mike Vrabel.
Now, with Vrabel in New England, some see a reunion as a logical next step. But Wright sees things differently.
He believes the Bills are in a more urgent spot - and that urgency could make them more aggressive.
Let’s be real: Buffalo needs a weapon. A true WR1.
Stefon Diggs’ production dipped late in the season, and Josh Allen could use another elite target to stretch defenses and take pressure off the run game. A.J.
Brown fits that mold perfectly. He’s physical, explosive, and has proven he can make plays in big moments - exactly what the Bills have been missing when the calendar flips to January.
Still, the idea of Brown leaving Philly feels like a long shot. He just wrapped up his fourth straight 1,000-yard season with the Eagles and remains one of the most dangerous wideouts in the league at 28.
He’s under contract through 2029 on a three-year, $96 million extension, and there’s no indication the Eagles are itching to move him. This isn’t a looming free agency situation - Philly has him locked in.
And with the Eagles recently naming Sean Mannion, the former Packers quarterbacks coach, as their new offensive coordinator, there’s reason to believe they’re trying to stabilize things around Jalen Hurts and the offense. Brown even spoke positively about the hire during Super Bowl Week, suggesting he’s on board with the team’s direction.
But Buffalo is clearly shifting gears. After parting ways with Sean McDermott, the Bills are signaling that postseason results - not regular-season wins - are the new standard. GM Brandon Beane has some cap gymnastics to figure out (Brown’s cap hit is $23 million), but if they’re serious about maximizing Josh Allen’s prime, this is the kind of bold move that could change the narrative in Buffalo.
Could A.J. Brown actually be on the move?
It still feels unlikely. But in an NFL where stars switch jerseys more than ever, and where front offices are increasingly aggressive in chasing titles, nothing’s off the table.
And if Buffalo really is “kind of desperate,” as Wright put it, don’t be surprised if the Bills at least make the call.