A new rumor suggests it wasn't the Philadelphia Eagles' asking price for AJ Brown that prompted the Los Angeles Rams to trade for the star receiver.
After falling just short of reaching the Super Bowl in January, the LA Rams are primed to reach the big game next season. When he gave up first-, fifth- and sixth-round picks in next month's NFL Draft for All-Pro Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, he showed he wasn't playing.
Yet he wasn't the only proven star the front office was targeting in a trade. Various reports claimed that they were one of two teams showing strong interest in trading three-time Pro Bowler AJ Brown. However, they decide to retreat from their goal.
Most assumed that the asking price was the issue. The Eagles are reportedly looking for at least a first and second rounder at pass catcher. However, concerns about Brown's health may actually be the real reason.
Are teams concerned about AJ Brown's long-term sustainability?
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the LA Rams walked away from a potential deal because they were "scared" by what they saw in "preliminary medical research" conducted on the seven-year veteran.
Florio claimed in a new report, "They decided it was too much of an investment for a player of this age. Normal wear and tear. We're not going to do that. But they were doing all this because if they get AJ Brown, they'll trade Davante Adams."
There is a belief around the league that if the Eagles don't get what they are looking for, they could choose to keep Brown around for another season. However, there are others who feel that Philadelphia is putting themselves in a bad financial position by holding out on him, and waiting until after June 1 to make a trade.
