AJ Brown Trade Rumors: Separating Fact from Fiction
The AJ Brown trade speculation won't stop. Here's what's real, what's noise, and what the Eagles should actually do.
AJ Brown Trade Rumors: Separating Fact from Fiction
The Trade Talk Won't Stop
Every few weeks, the AJ Brown trade rumors resurface. He reads a book on the sideline. He says something on a podcast. The speculation machine kicks into overdrive.
Here's the reality: AJ Brown is one of the best receivers in football. He's under contract. Any trade would require a massive return — multiple first-round picks or a blue-chip player. The Eagles aren't giving him away.
Could They Replace Him?
This year's WR draft class is deep — maybe the deepest in years. There are 16 receivers projected in the top 100 picks. The Eagles have two third-round selections, which is the sweet spot for finding contributors.
But replacing AJ Brown? That's different. You can find a WR3 in the draft. You can't find a top-5 receiver. History is full of teams who thought they could replace their star — the Titans with Treylon Burks, the Vikings with Troy Williamson. It never works.
The Smart Play
Keep AJ Brown. Draft a WR3 to develop. Let DeVonta Smith continue to grow as the complementary piece. The Eagles struggled to find receivers for years — don't blow up a good thing chasing hypotheticals.
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