The New England Patriots have acquired star wide receiver AJ Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a report from The Insiders on NFL Network.
The deal comes after both teams were able to bridge a compensation gap that had previously prevented the trade from being finalized. Per the report, both the Patriots and Eagles made compromises on both sides to reach an agreement on the long-awaited transaction.
AJ Brown, a standout performer for the Eagles, had been the subject of trade discussions leading up to this confirmation. The report from @nflnetwork indicates that the hurdles regarding the trade value were cleared through mutual concessions from both front offices.
While the specific draft capital or players being sent to Philadelphia in exchange for Brown have not been formally announced, the two sides have reached a firm agreement to move the receiver to New England.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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