Could A.J. Brown Be the Answer to the Packers’ Wide Receiver Question?
Another offseason, another round of questions about the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room. And while there’s undeniable promise in the group, especially when Christian Watson is healthy and rolling, the truth is hard to ignore: this team still doesn’t have that bona fide No. 1 guy - the kind of receiver who can take over a game, draw double coverage, and still make the play.
There’s speed, there’s versatility, there’s upside. But what the Packers are missing is that alpha presence on the outside - a player who not only stretches the field but commands respect on every snap. That’s where the latest round of NFL trade chatter gets interesting.
On a recent episode of Get Up, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped a nugget that could shake up the offseason: multiple league executives believe the Philadelphia Eagles might at least entertain trade offers for star wide receiver A.J. Brown. That’s a major development, especially considering Brown’s reported frustrations in Philly over the past season.
"Some people, I've talked to around the league, some executives of other teams, do expect that the Eagles will at least entertain a trade for A.J. Brown who was unhappy on numerous fronts," Fowler said.
That’s not nothing. And if Brown is even remotely available, the Packers need to be in the room for those conversations.
The Packers’ Trade Capital Situation
Now, let’s be real about what Green Bay can offer. The front office already went big last year, shipping out two first-round picks to bring in Micah Parsons - a move that signaled this team is serious about contending. But it also means the Packers are currently without a first-rounder to dangle in any potential deal.
That could complicate things, but not necessarily kill them.
Brown, who turns 29 this summer, was last traded four years ago from Tennessee to Philadelphia for a first and a third. That was when he was younger, cheaper, and still ascending. At this stage of his career - still elite, but not quite the same long-term asset - the price tag might look more like two second-round picks.
That’s a window Green Bay could sneak through.
Creative Options for Green Bay
If the Packers want to get even more creative, they could consider sweetening the pot with a young player. Someone like Matthew Golden or Jayden Reed could be included in a package to lighten the draft capital burden. And while it might sting to part with a recent draft pick - especially one with promise - the reality is this: the Packers need someone who can help them win right now.
Brown fits that mold. He’s a physical, explosive, proven playmaker who would instantly elevate the Packers’ offense. Pairing him with Watson and Reed (if he’s not in the deal) gives Green Bay a trio that can go toe-to-toe with any secondary in the league.
And we haven’t even mentioned Romeo Doubs yet. If this kind of move happens, it’s likely Doubs could walk in free agency or be moved elsewhere. But that’s a trade-off the Packers might be willing to accept if it means finally solidifying their receiving corps.
Final Thoughts
This isn’t just about adding talent - it’s about adding the right kind of talent. A.J.
Brown is a tone-setter. He brings toughness, swagger, and a track record of making big plays in big moments.
For a Packers team that’s clearly pushing its chips in, this is the kind of move that could put them over the top.
There’s still a lot to be worked out - cap implications, trade compensation, and whether the Eagles are truly ready to move on. But if A.J. Brown becomes available, the Packers need to be at the table.
Because for all the promise in Green Bay’s young receiving corps, they’re still missing that one guy who can change the game with a single snap. Brown could be that guy.