Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots for two draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on June 1 for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. NFL insider Adam Schefter noted that this trade frees up approximately $30 million in cap space for Philadelphia, allowing the team to strengthen its roster after an early playoff exit. The Patriots also benefit from financial flexibility, spreading Brown's $40 million cap hit over the next two seasons. This deal is seen as advantageous for both teams.
- •Eagles received two draft picks in the trade for A.J. Brown.
- •The deal frees up $30 million in cap space for Philadelphia.
- •New England can distribute Brown's cap hit across two seasons.
- •Eagles' roster retooling follows a wild card playoff exit.
- •Schefter highlights the mutual benefits of the trade.
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Schefter Reveals 'Hidden Value' Of A.J. Brown Trade For Eagles
"Schefter explains why Philadelphia's asking price wasn't so high for Brown.
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