When Eagles GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni stepped up to the podium for their end-of-season press conference, the question on a lot of minds was whether star wide receiver A.J. Brown could be on the move this offseason.
Roseman, as he’s known to do, didn’t give a straight yes or no - but he didn’t need to. His response told us plenty.
“It’s hard to find great players in the NFL and A.J.’s a great player,” Roseman said. “That’s what we’re going out and looking for, when we go out in free agency and the Draft, is trying to find great players who love football - and he’s that guy.”
That’s not exactly a door-slam on trade talks, but it’s also far from putting Brown on the block. Roseman’s approach has always been about keeping options open.
He’s a deal-maker by nature, and he rarely rules anything out completely. But when he calls a player “great” and says they’re exactly the kind of guy the organization is trying to find more of - well, that’s a pretty strong endorsement.
Let’s not forget who we’re talking about. A.J.
Brown just wrapped up his fourth straight 1,000-yard season. He’s not just productive - he’s rewriting the Eagles’ record books in the process.
Despite the ups and downs of a rocky 2025 campaign, Brown remained one of the few constants in Philly’s offense. And toward the tail end of the year, his connection with quarterback Jalen Hurts seemed to be back on solid ground.
That relationship is key. There were moments earlier in the season when things looked tense - cryptic social media posts, sideline frustration, the usual stuff that fuels speculation - but when it came time to clean out lockers, Hurts made it clear: he and Brown are good.
Asked if he wanted his top wideout back in 2026, Hurts didn’t hesitate to say they’re in a great place. As for Brown’s future?
The QB said that’s a question only A.J. can answer.
And that’s really where the Eagles seem to be right now - not actively shopping Brown, but not slamming the phone down either if a team comes calling with a blockbuster offer. In other words, Roseman isn’t likely to move a player of Brown’s caliber unless the return is jaw-dropping and keeps the Eagles competitive. That’s a high bar to clear.
Bottom line: A.J. Brown is still very much a foundational piece in Philly.
He’s a rare mix of elite production, physical dominance, and emotional fire - the kind of player who can tilt the field and the locker room. Roseman knows how rare that is.
So while the trade chatter might linger in the background, don’t expect the Eagles to move on from one of the best receivers in the league without a serious, franchise-altering reason.