Will The Eagles Trade A.J. Brown? Top Destinations For Star Receiver

Things seem to be getting stranger with Philly, and Brown’s postgame interview didn’t exactly throw water on anything. If Brown were to be traded, who would be best suited for his talents?

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been floating around in trade rumors regarding Brown, but they could be a great destination for him. They’re dealing with injuries to Ricky Pearsall, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and George Kittle. Even quarterback Brock Purdy has been 

Despite all of the Niners’ injuries, they’re 4-1 and leading the NFC West. Purdy, Kittle, and Pearsall are all expected back in the next few weeks. Brown could make an immediate impact and make the team even scarier when everyone’s healthy.

Pittsburgh Steelers

The AFC North has been flipped on its head this season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-1 and leading the division. Mike Tomlin seems to be going all-in this season before having to bring some youth to the team.

Adding Brown to an offense with Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, and D.K. Metcalf opens up a world of possibilities. Pittsburgh needs another receiver to line up with Metcalf, and Brown is the perfect fit for it. If the Steelers are truly going all-in this year, it wouldn’t hurt to call Howie Roseman and shoot their shot.

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills might be the least likely team to trade for Brown, but it would shake the NFL to its core if they did. Josh Allen’s leading receivers are Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and tight end Dalton Kincaid. As good as they are, the biggest criticism in Buffalo is that the MVP lacks a superstar supporting cast.

Brown catching passes from Allen would be lethal to secondaries. Not only can he make big plays, but his presence can give the rest of the receiving corps countless opportunities. This move would put Buffalo firmly ahead of everyone in the race to Super Bowl LX.

New England Patriots

The most obvious destination for Brown would be the New England Patriots. Second-year QB Drake Maye has unlimited potential, and the goal now is to build around him. Stefon Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million deal with New England in the offseason, and his presence is already paying off.

The Pats are rebuilding, but they’re off to a tremendous start. They went 4-13 last season, and new head coach Mike Vrabel has already led them to a 3-2 start. They still have more cap space than any other NFL team, and adding Brown would accelerate the threat of this promising offense.

End Of My A.J. Brown Rant

While the Eagles have insisted they have no plans to trade Brown, it is fun to speculate. The defending Super Bowl champions are in a skid, and trading away their number one receiver would change the entire NFL landscape. With Philly having a long week after Thursday night, they could start exploring all possibilities.