The Philadelphia Eagles put up a strong offensive performance without injured A.J. Brown in Week 8 against the New York Giants.
Of course, that’s not to say they’re a better team when the wide receiver is sidelined.
But, given all the talk around him, the distractions, and his attitude, perhaps trading him wouldn’t be the craziest idea.
Insider Mike Florio recently weighed in on the possibility as the NFL deadline closes in.
“Could the Eagles engage in a little addition by subtraction by moving on from A.J. Brown, starting with the New England Patriots coached by the man who was his head coach in Tennessee [Mike Vrabel],” Florio said.
AJ Brown maybe available at the deadline?
Per: @ProFootballTalk
“Could the Eagles engage in a little addition by subtraction by moving on from AJ Brown…starting with the New England Patriots coached by the man who was his head coach in Tennessee [Mike Vrabel].
— Savage (@SavageSports_) October 29, 2025
The Pro Football Talk host predicted that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman could field calls for Brown before the Nov. 4 cutoff.
Specifically, Florio said the New England Patriots might be interested in reuniting Brown with Vrabel, who was his head coach at the start of his career.
The Patriots are reportedly looking to add firepower at wide receiver.
They already have a proven veteran in Stefon Diggs, and with the way quarterback Drake Maye is playing, adding another established player to the mix would make them even more threatening.
Granted, accommodating Brown’s salary could be a bit of a challenge.
Also, adding another wideout with a diva reputation to a locker room that already includes Diggs might be a potent combination.
The Eagles’ offense hasn’t been as good as usual this season, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has been either unwilling or unable to get Brown as involved as he should be.
There are rumblings about their fractured relationship, and while Brown is clearly one of the best players in the league, Super Bowl teams can’t afford to have too many distractions.
