A.J. Brown trade rumors heighten as June 1 approaches in NFL
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Today marks June 1, a significant date in the NFL offseason due to salary cap implications. The Philadelphia Eagles may be poised to trade wide receiver A.J. Brown, but only after 4:01 p.m. ET to mitigate a hefty dead cap hit. The New England Patriots are the frontrunners for Brown, with speculation increasing as the clock ticks down. By the end of the business day today, other teams will also reap benefits from the post-June 1 release designations, allowing them to gain extra salary cap space for moves ahead of the season.
- •June 1 allows teams to cut players while spreading cap hits.
- •Eagles can trade A.J. Brown after 4 p.m. ET today.
- •Patriots are likely to acquire Brown, pending compensation details.
- •Dolphins gain $21.1 million in cap space due to designations.
- •Season opener between Seahawks and Patriots is 100 days away.
- 5:08 PMCBS NFL — Why June 1 is a big NFL day, plus A.J. Brown trade could go down in just hours and 100 days until kickoff
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