The Philadelphia Eagles have a decision looming that’s getting harder to ignore by the day: what to do with A.J. Brown.
The star wideout’s frustrations have bubbled to the surface more than once, and with another offseason around the corner, the signs are pointing toward a potential split. If that happens, the Buffalo Bills might just be the team to help the Eagles turn a tough situation into an opportunity.
Let’s start with the state of things in Buffalo, where there’s been no shortage of headlines lately. The Bills made waves by parting ways with head coach Sean McDermott and elevating GM Brandon Beane to a president-level role. That move raised eyebrows on its own, but it was team owner Terry Pegula’s recent press conference that really stirred the pot.
Pegula didn’t hold back when discussing second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman, offering rare behind-the-scenes insight into how that draft pick came to be. According to Pegula, Coleman was a coaching staff favorite, not necessarily Beane’s top choice. Pegula made it clear that Beane went along with the pick as a team-first move, even though he’s taken heat for it in hindsight.
That’s a telling quote - and potentially a loud signal that Coleman’s days in Buffalo could be numbered.
Now, connect the dots: if the Eagles are preparing for life after A.J. Brown, and the Bills are quietly (or not-so-quietly) distancing themselves from Coleman, a trade between the two teams starts to make a lot of sense.
Let’s be clear - Keon Coleman isn’t A.J. Brown.
He’s not close. But he’s just 22 years old, he’s under contract through 2027 on a rookie deal, and he’s shown flashes of the physical talent that made him the 33rd overall pick.
He’s averaging 14.3 yards per reception across 67 career catches and already has two 100-yard games under his belt in just 26 appearances. That’s not nothing.
For the Eagles, this could be the kind of low-risk, high-upside swing that GM Howie Roseman has made a habit of taking - and often hitting on. If Brown’s situation becomes untenable - and all signs suggest that may already be the case - pivoting to a younger, cheaper option like Coleman could be a way to reset the wide receiver room without completely starting from scratch.
Of course, there are risks. Coleman still has a lot of growing to do, both on and off the field.
Swapping one emotional player for another who’s still finding his way isn’t a guaranteed fix. But the Eagles have a strong locker room culture and a proven track record of developing talent.
Pairing Coleman with DeVonta Smith - who’s more than ready to take on a WR1 role - could give Philly a dynamic, young duo to build around.
And don’t forget: the Eagles are in the middle of a major offensive reset. With a new coordinator coming in, there’s a chance to reshape the passing game from the ground up. That fresh start might be exactly what Coleman needs - and exactly what the Eagles need if they’re moving on from one of their biggest stars.
Bottom line: If the A.J. Brown era in Philadelphia is nearing its end, the Eagles would be wise to explore every avenue. And if the Bills are ready to move on from Keon Coleman, there could be a mutually beneficial deal waiting to happen.