Patriots Eyeing A.J. Brown as Top Target in Free Agency, Insider Claims.
The New England Patriots' search for a new wide receiver could be coming down to one name: A.J. Brown. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, who spoke on "Unfiltered with Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo" show in Philadelphia, the Patriots are likely to make a serious push for the Eagles star receiver.
Schefter's take is that Brown would fit perfectly under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and it makes sense given the Patriots' ongoing search for a reliable receiver. With Vrabel at the helm, the Patriots could be rolling the dice on a high-risk, high-reward move to acquire Brown.
Brown, 28, has been at the center of trade speculation in recent months after expressing discontent with his role in the Eagles' offense. His numbers have taken a hit since November's trade deadline, and he only had three receptions for 25 yards in their playoff loss. However, this year, Brown recorded 40 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns in his final six games played.
The Eagles are unlikely to let him go without a fight, though. General manager Howie Roseman downplayed the idea of trading Brown when asked about it on Thursday. The team would face a significant cap penalty if they were to trade him this offseason, but some believe Brown could force the issue and make it impossible for the Eagles to keep him.
Trading Brown would reportedly land the Eagles some valuable draft capital, which they could use as some of their key defensive players will see their rookie contracts expire in the next year or two. The Patriots, meanwhile, have struggled with receiver play this season, making a move for Brown all the more intriguing.
Brown's past experience with Vrabel is also worth noting. The two spent three seasons together with the Titans, where they spoke highly of each other in the past. If the Patriots do make a push for Brown, it would likely put him firmly at the top of their wide receiver depth chart.
The New England Patriots' search for a new wide receiver could be coming down to one name: A.J. Brown. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, who spoke on "Unfiltered with Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo" show in Philadelphia, the Patriots are likely to make a serious push for the Eagles star receiver.
Schefter's take is that Brown would fit perfectly under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and it makes sense given the Patriots' ongoing search for a reliable receiver. With Vrabel at the helm, the Patriots could be rolling the dice on a high-risk, high-reward move to acquire Brown.
Brown, 28, has been at the center of trade speculation in recent months after expressing discontent with his role in the Eagles' offense. His numbers have taken a hit since November's trade deadline, and he only had three receptions for 25 yards in their playoff loss. However, this year, Brown recorded 40 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns in his final six games played.
The Eagles are unlikely to let him go without a fight, though. General manager Howie Roseman downplayed the idea of trading Brown when asked about it on Thursday. The team would face a significant cap penalty if they were to trade him this offseason, but some believe Brown could force the issue and make it impossible for the Eagles to keep him.
Trading Brown would reportedly land the Eagles some valuable draft capital, which they could use as some of their key defensive players will see their rookie contracts expire in the next year or two. The Patriots, meanwhile, have struggled with receiver play this season, making a move for Brown all the more intriguing.
Brown's past experience with Vrabel is also worth noting. The two spent three seasons together with the Titans, where they spoke highly of each other in the past. If the Patriots do make a push for Brown, it would likely put him firmly at the top of their wide receiver depth chart.
he's got so much talent and experience with mike vrabel already, it makes total sense why they'd want to bring him on board! but ugh the eagles are gonna have a hard time letting him go lol i mean we've all seen how much brown can do when given the right role, and with vrabel at the helm he's basically guaranteed to put up huge numbers. 40 receptions for 546 yards in his last six games? that's insane! 
... if he's gonna be that reliable receiver pats need, i think they should really focus on building their oline first 
. The Eagles are gonna want to keep him tho, they need that WR depth. Its all about who wants it more - Patriots or Eagles?
and trading him would hit u with a major cap penalty... think browning out w/ pats could work 
. They've got some talented young players coming up for their defense, so using those as trade bait might not be ideal 
. Still, A.J.'s numbers have been decent lately and he's only 28, so I think the Pats should at least explore the possibility 
It would be a high-risk, high-reward move but if they can get him to buy in, they could have an absolute game-changer on their team 
. The Eagles might be hesitant to let him go due to the cap penalty, but maybe Brown will force their hand and make it impossible for them to keep him 
. What do you guys think? Should the Patriots take a shot at A.J. Brown? 
if they can get him on board... he's been quietly crushing it since November and I think Vrabel would really help bring out his best skills 
. But, I'm not surprised the Eagles are hesitant to trade him - Howie Roseman is pretty savvy when it comes to managing their roster 
. The Patriots' receiver situation has been a mess this season, so if they can pull off a move like this, it'd be a huge upgrade 
Brown's past experience with Vrabel is cool I guess, but it's not like he's going to be the same player he was in Tennessee... teams change and players adapt 
. But at the same time, he's still got some serious production numbers and seems like a great fit for Mike Vrabel's system 
. However, the Eagles would be foolish to let him go without a fight 
. The Patriots' struggles at receiver this season have made them desperate for a reliable target, making Brown's potential fit all the more appealing 
. One has to wonder if Brown will force the issue and make it impossible for the Eagles to keep him 
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A.J. Brown could be a game-changer for the Pats 
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A.J. Brown could be the key to the Pats' success 
! With Vrabel at the helm, they need a reliable WR and Brown fits the bill 
. His numbers have taken a hit since November, but his last 6 games were 
! I think he'd thrive under Vrabel's system 
. They'd lose some valuable draft capital 
. The Pats need a WR who can make big plays 
... but at what cost? Would a big-name receiver like Brown really help the Pats win it all in 2025? Only time will tell 
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Either way, I'm excited to see how this all plays out! 
. If they can get him without breaking the bank, it's a win-win for both teams