Patriots may trade for A.J. Brown after June 1 deadline

As of June 1, the New England Patriots have not completed a trade for A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles. The timing concerns the salary cap rules that change after June 1, allowing the Eagles to manage their financials better by delaying the trade. Paperwork for such a deal can begin at 4:01 p.m. on June 1, setting the stage for the transaction to be finalized soon. While speculation surrounds the potential trade, it remains unconfirmed whether a deal is agreed upon, pending a physical for Brown and final details for the agreement.

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