Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots, impacting salary cap flexibility

The Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on June 1, 2026, as part of a deal aimed at gaining financial flexibility. This trade removes a significant future contract from the Eagles' books, alleviating $43.5 million in dead money over the next two seasons. While the Eagles will incur $16.4 million in dead money in 2026 and $27.2 million in 2027, they will now avoid a combined $133.1 million cap charge from 2027 to 2029. The move reflects general manager Howie Roseman's strategy to maintain roster depth and long-term sustainability despite creating a void at wide receiver.

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