{"id":229331,"date":"2025-04-21T11:22:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=229331"},"modified":"2025-04-21T11:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:22:41","slug":"aj-brown-trade-rumors-eagles-patriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/04\/21\/aj-brown-trade-rumors-eagles-patriots\/","title":{"rendered":"A.J. Brown Trade Rumors: Eagles, Patriots Buzz Ahead of Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"490\">A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Spark Draft Week Buzz<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1073\">A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Take Over NFL Twitter<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, A.J. Brown trade rumors are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">making waves<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> across football social media. It all started when Boston radio host Nick<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> &#8220;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fitzy<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8221; <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stevens claimed the Eagles could trade Brown to the Patriots for the No. 4 overall pick. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The deal,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> according to him, would give Philly a shot at drafting Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> While the rumor <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is spreading<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, no legitimate NFL insiders have confirmed any serious talks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Way Too Early WR Rankings \u2013 Fantasy Football 2025 (Breakouts, Busts &amp; Sleepers)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4cjHnJPJqp0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The No. 4 Pick Carries Too Much Weight<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Top-4 picks in the draft are kept by their respective teams<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, especially for anything less than a haul. Even with A.J. Brown trade rumors circling, it seems unlikely the Patriots would give up a chance at a potential franchise player for a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">receiver, even one as talented as Brown. Some may claim the trade is possible, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">considering<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Patriots<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> poor history of evaluating wide receivers in the draft. However, it seems more realistic that the Patriots will focus on using that pick to bolster their offensive line rather than trading for a receiver.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eagles Face Financial Obstacles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the Eagles moved Brown before June 1st, they would take on a $31.6 million dead cap hit in 2025. That alone makes most A.J. Brown trade rumors hard to believe. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Philadelphia <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is built<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to keep winning now; sacrificing that kind of money mid-window would be<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">risky <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">move<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brown\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Instagram Post <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Didn\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Help<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speculation escalated when A.J. Brown posted a photo of himself wearing a Patriots jersey on Instagram. It was a signed gift from Julian Edelman \u2014 not a teaser. But the post only fueled the fire of A.J Brown Trade Rumors already swirling online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Possible Other Team ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Can the Green Bay Packers get involved in the\u00a0 A.J Brown Trade Rumors? With the 23rd overall pick and a glaring need for a true No. 1 wide receiver, Green Bay has the resources to make a move. While Jordan Love showed flashes of elite potential, the offense still lacks a reliable, dominant target on the outside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"681\">The Packers have already visited six wide receiver prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL\u00a0 draft, including Emeka Egbuka and Matthew Golden. That signals a clear intention to upgrade the position, whether through the draft or a trade. But Brown offers something rookies can\u2019t: proven production and game-changing ability. Whether they pursue a bold move for Brown or select a top prospect, the Packers are expected to make a serious push to surround Love with elite talent. A true WR1 isn\u2019t just a want\u2014it\u2019s a need if they plan to maximize Love\u2019s development and compete with top NFC contenders in 2025. Without a reliable, dominant receiver, the offense risks becoming too predictable and limited, especially against playoff-caliber defenses.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[70rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(12)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<h4 class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Final Thoughts on A.J. Brown Trade Rumors<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite the trade speculation on social media, the A.J. Brown trade rumors may generate clicks, but <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">there&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> little solid reporting behind them. Until someone credible confirms real talks, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> safe to call this <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">one<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a classic draft week &#8220;noise&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Main Photo Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A.J. 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