AJ Brown’s future in Philadelphia is looking shakier by the day-and it’s not just smoke anymore.
The Eagles star wide receiver has been at the center of trade chatter for the better part of two seasons, and the volume’s only getting louder. Despite the organization’s public stance that they want to keep him in midnight green, signs continue to point toward a split.
Brown’s frustrations have bubbled beneath the surface all year, and they boiled over in the Eagles’ playoff loss earlier this month. Cameras caught him in a heated sideline exchange with head coach Nick Sirianni, and team security chief “Big Dom” DiSandro had to step in to de-escalate the situation.
That moment didn’t just go viral-it symbolized a relationship that may be nearing its breaking point.
And now, with the offseason in full swing for Philly, teams around the league are circling.
Several AFC squads are reportedly eyeing Brown, including three that made the playoffs this year-and one that’s set to play in next Sunday’s Super Bowl. Among the teams believed to be in the mix: the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders. All four have a need at wide receiver, and all four could benefit from a player with Brown’s physicality, route-running, and big-play ability-assuming they believe he can still be that guy.
That’s where things get complicated.
While Brown’s talent is undeniable, his 2025 campaign raised some eyebrows. He didn’t look quite as explosive, and he had a couple of costly drops in that playoff loss to San Francisco. For a player once considered one of the most dangerous wideouts in the league, that’s enough to make some front offices pause before giving up premium draft capital.
That’s why the potential asking price is so interesting. According to reports, the Eagles may not be holding out for a king’s ransom.
A third-round pick and a fifth-rounder could be enough to get a deal done. That’s a modest haul for a player of Brown’s caliber, but given the circumstances-his contract, his public discontent, and the playoff meltdown-it might be the best offer Philly gets.
Make no mistake: if Brown hits the trade block, there will be suitors. He’s still a dynamic talent who can change a game with a single play, and in the right system, with the right quarterback, he could return to Pro Bowl form in a hurry. But the Eagles have to decide whether it’s worth riding out the storm-or cutting bait now and resetting their offensive identity.
Either way, don’t be surprised if AJ Brown is wearing a different jersey when Week 1 rolls around.