Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley recently shed some light on teammate A.J. Brown's playful exchange during an appearance on the "Dudes on Dudes" podcast with former New England Patriots stars Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski.
Edelman quipped, "Just remember, we're all Patriots. You know that, right?"
Brown's response-a smile, a wink, and a hearty laugh-set the internet ablaze with speculation about a potential trade between the Patriots and Eagles. Brown later clarified it was all in good fun, but the buzz was undeniable.
Barkley, speaking on ESPN's NFL Live, shared that Brown has long been a fan of New England. "He is a huge Patriots fan.
One of those guys," Barkley revealed. "Growing up, I was a [New York] Jets fan.
My dad even has a Jets tattoo. But A.J. has always been big on the Patriots.
This year, before Dallas, Tom Brady was throwing him the ball. For him, it was like being a kid in a candy store.
That wink was just fun, but here's the scoop: A.J. Brown is a big Patriots fan."
Despite Brown's admiration for the Patriots, Barkley reassured Eagles fans that there's no need for concern.
Still, the rumors linking Brown to the Patriots are likely to swirl this offseason, especially after his challenging season in Philadelphia. A reunion with Mike Vrabel could be enticing for both Brown and the Patriots. Whether it aligns with the Eagles' plans and financial considerations is another matter entirely.