Mike Florio suggests Patriots overpaid for A.J. Brown trade
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Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk analyzed the trade of A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, suggesting they may have overpaid to avoid potential tampering allegations. He argued that with no other teams in contention for Brown, the Eagles had no leverage. Florio's comments follow speculation surrounding a recent situation involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. He posits that the Patriots might have been cautious in their negotiations due to tampering concerns, although there’s no consensus on whether the deal truly constituted an overpayment.
- •A.J. Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Patriots.
- •The deal raised questions about potential tampering concerns.
- •Florio argues the Patriots overpaid under perceived pressure.
- •The trade aims to clarify a situation involving Vrabel and Russini.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Florio Says Patriots Overpaid For A.J. Brown To Avoid Tampering Case
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