Rumors regarding the Philadelphia Eagles have been hot and heavy throughout the offseason. That's usually the norm for general manager Howie Roseman, who runs the show.
The Eagles also pulled off a semi-blockbuster on draft weekend by landing Pro Bowl pass rusher Jonathan Greenard of the Minnesota Vikings. Still, the worst-kept secret is that the Eagles probably didn't make the deal.
The most talked about trade in the NFL right now, and for many months now, is the expected move to potentially send three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots. It is widely expected that Brown will be dealt, but the actual destination has not been decided.
According to ESPN's NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, it is "somewhat understood" that Brown will be traded at some point, possibly on or after June 1. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is gathering teammates for a workout, but it's no surprise Brown isn't there.
Fowler said, "You like how I put it in there? Let me put it this way, AJ Brown is not at these workouts, so it's making sense right now."
Fowler also said that DeVonta Smith is now the Eagles' new No. 1 receiver. Obviously, that title belonged to the Browns, but Smith was actually the team's leading receiver in 2025, the first time since the Browns arrived via trade in 2022.
In other words, it appears that everyone associated with the Eagles is operating with the mindset that Brown will not be with Philadelphia in 2026. It remains to be seen whether that will be in New England or another destination.
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