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Howard Balzer on AJ Brown's Trade Value: Don't Expect a First-Round Pick

NFL insider Howard Balzer isn't convinced the Eagles can get a first-round pick for AJ Brown. At 28 going on 29, Brown's age and contract demands limit his market — and contending teams are already set at receiver.

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