The New England Patriots organization collectively believes a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver AJ Brown is "happening," according to a league source reported by Josina Anderson. The internal sentiment within the Patriots front office suggests that high-level discussions for the elite playmaker have reached a definitive stage.
Brown is coming off a dominant 2025 season where he continued to solidify his status as one of the NFL's premier deep threats. The veteran wideout is currently under contract through the 2029 season, having signed a massive three-year, $96 million extension with the Eagles in April 2024. For the Patriots, acquiring Brown would signal a major aggressive move to provide their offense with a legitimate WR1 following years of searching for a consistent perimeter threat.
As of Monday afternoon, neither the Philadelphia Eagles nor the New England Patriots have officially announced a transaction. However, the report from Anderson indicates that the belief among Patriots personnel is that the move is imminent. Brown has been a cornerstone of the Eagles' offense since arriving in Philadelphia via trade in 2022.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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