With the NFL offseason in full swing and all eyes toward the NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Draft, and free agency, analysts are beginning to ponder which big-name players could be possible trade candidates, including a high-priced, $96M wide receiver from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles Could Move On From Big-Name, $96M, Wide Receiver
Appearing on “Get Up” on ESPN, Jeremy Fowler was asked about the latest concerning the Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver A.J. Brown. A possible divorce between Brown and the Eagles dates back to the early weeks of the 2025-26 season and has been a topic of discussion ever since.
Fowler said, “Well, some people I’ve talked to around the league, some executives of other teams, do expect that the Eagles will at least entertain a trade for A.J. Brown, who is unhappy on numerous fronts.”
Again, this is a topic that’s been on the table for months, including through the 2025-26 NFL trade deadline.
Fowler then added that there are “a lot of changes coming” with the Eagles, noting they are revamping their entire offensive staff, including firing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and bringing in Sean Mannion.
.@JFowlerESPN says that many high-level executives expect the Eagles to entertain trade offers for A.J. Brown.
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— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) February 12, 2026
The Eagles finished with scores of 77.0 and 74.6 in the PFSN NFL Offense Impact metric in 2024 and 2025, respectively. These rank middle of the pack in the NFL both seasons.
From there, Fowler also broached the topics of paying defensive tackle Jalen Carter or perhaps even drafting a quarterback in Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft to “apply a little bit on Jalen Hurts.”
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So, overall, there’s a lot of speculation around the Eagles this offseason, but here’s what we know about Brown: He signed a three-year, $96 million extension with the Eagles that’ll keep him signed through 2029.
If he were traded pre-June 1, this would result in $43,448,704 in dead money and -$20,055,206 in cap “savings.” As for post-June 1, it would be $16,353,498 in dead money and $7,040,000 in cap savings, so that’s slightly more attainable.
Looking at the 2026 NFL Draft, the Eagles currently have first, second, third, fourth, and fifth-round selections before any compensatory picks arrive this spring. Without knowing the compensatory picks, more draft capital would certainly be welcome.
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Right now, though, the Eagles have just under $10 million in cap space, so some salary-cap maneuvering would be needed to facilitate a trade.
It remains to be seen if Brown will be traded. There are a lot of hurdles to jump through to make it happen, not only financially, but assuming the Eagles would get a package back that’s attractive enough to move on from the receiver who will turn 29 in June.
