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Eagles Building Contingencies — And Eyeing the Off-Ramp with A.J. Brown

Eagles Building Contingencies — And Eyeing the Off-Ramp with A.J. Brown

There are contingencies, and there are off-ramps. In a vacuum, the Eagles’ acquisition of Dontayvion Wicks — for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick and a 2027 sixth-round selection — from the Green Bay Packers on Friday is a contingency plan in case Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman gets what he wants and trades superstar receiver A.J.

Philadelphia Eagles News / HITC / April 11
AJ Brown’s potential trade away from Eagles receives a tentative date amid Dontayvion Wicks arrival

AJ Brown’s potential trade away from Eagles receives a tentative date amid Dontayvion Wicks arrival

AJ Brown’s future with the Philadelphia Eagles is once again under the spotlight, with fresh developments suggesting a potential timeline for a trade could already be taking shape.

Dontayvion Wicks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 11

Eagles Officially Announce Trade For WR Dontavyion Wicks

The Eagles announced that they have officially acquired WR Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers in exchange for a 2026 5th-round pick and a 2027 6th-round pick.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Dontayvion Wicks News / HITC / April 11
What the Philadelphia Eagles gave up in exchange for Packers’ Dontayvion Wicks

What the Philadelphia Eagles gave up in exchange for Packers’ Dontayvion Wicks

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a notable move in the trade market, acquiring wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers in a deal that adds depth to their offense.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more
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Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft
NFL News / Football Analysis / April 11
Eagles’ $96M Super Bowl Champion Trapped By $43.5M Dead Cap—Rams Already Walked Away

Eagles’ $96M Super Bowl Champion Trapped By $43.5M Dead Cap—Rams Already Walked Away

A three-time Pro Bowler, a Super Bowl ring still warm from February, and a $96 million contract extension signed to lock him down for years. A.J. Brown should be untouchable.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 11
Is Dontayvion Wicks trade something, nothing, or everything for AJ Brown’s Eagles future

Is Dontayvion Wicks trade something, nothing, or everything for AJ Brown’s Eagles future

On an otherwise unsuspecting Friday two weeks removed from the 2026 NFL Draft, Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman decided to get the NFL world talking by trading a pair of picks, a fifth-rounder in 2026 and a sixth-rounder in 2027, for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
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Philadelphia Eagles News / Gridiron Heroics / April 10
Philadelphia Eagles: Acquire Talented But Underutilized Receiver

Philadelphia Eagles: Acquire Talented But Underutilized Receiver

The Philadelphia Eagles needed to address the wide receiver position regardless of what happens with A.J. Brown this offseason, despite the constant trade chatter.

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 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
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Philadelphia Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Eagles make intriguing trade for young wide receiver

Eagles make intriguing trade for young wide receiver

The Philadelphia Eagles are adding some help at wide receiver with the future of AJ Brown still up in the air. The Eagles acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a future fifth- and sixth-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 11
Eagles' WR trade adds fuel to A.J. Brown speculation

Eagles' trade for WR with a 'ton of potential' only adds more fuel to A.J. Brown rumors

The Philadelphia Eagles continued to retool their wide receiver room on Friday by trading two draft picks (a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick) to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Dontayvion Wicks.

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A.J. Brown News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / April 10
Eagles Likely to Add a Top-100 Wide Receiver in 2026 NFL Draft — With or Without A.J. Brown

Eagles Likely to Add a Top-100 Wide Receiver in 2026 NFL Draft — With or Without A.J. Brown

With or without A.J. Brown moving forward, the Eagles are expected to add a talented wide receiver within the top 100 picks of this month’s NFL Draft. The modern college game continues to churn out wideouts at a historic rate, and the 2026 class is no exception.

Philadelphia Eagles News / The Lead / April 10
How Do Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore Fit in Crowded Eagles’ Wide Receiver Room?

How Do Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore Fit in Crowded Eagles’ Wide Receiver Room?

Across the 2025 season, the Philadelphia Eagles’ wide receiver room quickly became a tense topic of conversation. Star wide receiver A.J. Brown, for example, regularly found himself in trade rumors.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Eagles Predicted to Draft 59-TD QB as Jalen Hurts Understudy

Eagles Predicted to Draft 59-TD QB as Jalen Hurts Understudy

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is just one season removed from leading the team to a Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, but things do not appear entirely stable within the organization, with reports suggesting there has been friction regarding offensive direction and leadership.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / April 9
Eagles Expected To Target Offensive Help Early In Draft

Eagles Expected To Target Offensive Help Early In Draft

With it looking more likelier A.J. Brown will be elsewhere this coming season, the Eagles may be looking at a glaring void to fill at wide receiver. The team, which also lost No.

Jalen Hurts News / HITC / April 9
What Jason Kelce had to say about Jalen Hurts’ reported issues with Philadelphia Eagles

What Jason Kelce had to say about Jalen Hurts’ reported issues with Philadelphia Eagles

Jason Kelce has addressed the growing conversation around Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, offering a measured take on the reports suggesting internal issues.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / April 9
Jalen Hurts might be to blame for A.J. Brown's social media antics

Jalen Hurts might be to blame for A.J. Brown's social media antics

For most of last season, Brown's social media activity and frustration were the primary talking points around the then-defending champion Eagles.

This could be Jalen Hurts' last year with Eagles
Are Eagles planning to select A.J. Brown replacement during 2026 NFL Draft?
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Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / April 9
Are Eagles planning to select A.J. Brown replacement during 2026 NFL Draft?

Are Eagles planning to select A.J. Brown replacement during 2026 NFL Draft?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown continues to be the subject of trade rumors leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, which will get underway on April 23.

NFL Draft: Eagles projected to make stunning pick amid Jalen Hurts controversy
The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD catch NFL games leaders' quiz
Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / April 8
Eagles insider makes telling statement on Jeff Stoutland’s future with Philadelphia after offseason coaching changes

Eagles insider makes telling statement on Jeff Stoutland’s future with Philadelphia after offseason coaching changes

The offensive line for the Philadelphia Eagles won’t look much different in 2026 from a personnel standpoint. That being said, Jeff Stoutland’s departure this offseason has plenty of people concerned about the unit after some injuries and struggles last season.

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