AJ Brown's future with the Philadelphia Eagles has been a hot topic since their early playoff exit last season. After a heated exchange with coach Nick Sirianni during the wild-card loss to the San Francisco 49ers and his subsequent media silence, rumors have been swirling about a potential trade.
Brown's performance against the 49ers was less than stellar, fueling speculation about his departure. Even a young fan went viral, humorously urging Brown to move on.
Enter Bill Simmons, who recently discussed the prospect of the New England Patriots trading for Brown, especially following Stefon Diggs' release. While Simmons expressed caution about overpaying, he acknowledged the appeal of seeing the 28-year-old wide receiver in New England, calling it “still realistic.”
Simmons questioned why Philadelphia would keep their current roster with hefty contracts, including $50 million for Jalen Hurts and $60 million for their receivers, when their GM has a knack for drafting talent. He speculated that the Eagles might not want to "run it back" with the same setup.
Despite helping the Eagles secure a Super Bowl victory in 2025, Brown's dissatisfaction with his role has been evident. His stats took a slight dip last season, but Jalen Hurts consistently praised Brown's contributions. Yet, Brown seemed unfazed by the accolades.
A fresh start might be just what Brown needs to reignite his passion and performance.