Patriots and Eagles trade for AJ Brown may not be forthcoming

For months, there have been conversations regarding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown being traded to the New England Patriots.

Brown hasn't been happy playing for the Eagles and wanted out, and many thought that would happen soon.

There were reports that the Eagles and Patriots were moving forward with the trade and that it would likely happen after the draft, but neither party has made a move.

Now, according to Ian Rapoport, the trade may not happen at all.

"As far as the actual trade, we're all waiting for June 1 to happen, so the cap hit is in half for the Philadelphia Eagles and they can trade [Brown]," Rapoport said via Pro Football Talk. "I just don't know that it's going to be like ‘snap your fingers and the deal is done,' because the two sides are where they have been - which is the Eagles wanting a first-round pick in 2027. The Patriots - being the most likely destination, we'll see if someone else arises - but the Patriots [are] not willing to give up a first-round pick, as of right now.

"That means they're not particularly close, and there's a chance this could drag on for the foreseeable future," he added.

So, as of now, the two teams seem to be at an impasse.

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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 6:13 AM.