Aj Brown trade chatter grows as four teams are floated and Patriots emerge as a suitor
Trade conversations around aj brown have surfaced this offseason, with hypothetical offers from four clubs and analysts weighing whether a move would answer shortfalls for contenders heading into the draft and free-agency period.
Aj Brown targeted by four teams
Multiple proposals have put aj brown on the move, naming the Baltimore-area team, the Cleveland Browns, the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots as possible landing spots. One proposal for the Baltimore-area team would send a 2027 second-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick (with a conditional elevation to a third-rounder) and wide receiver Rashod Bateman to Philadelphia in exchange for Brown. One analyst concluded the Eagles would reject all four of the proposed offers.
Ravens weighing draft alternatives at No. 14
The same team that was tied to that trade scenario holds the No. 14 pick and has been urged to consider drafting another wide receiver. Their season last year saw Zay Flowers finish with 86 catches for 1, 211 yards and five touchdowns; that group’s second-leading receiver in 2025 was free-agent DeAndre Hopkins with 330 yards. Draft-day names mentioned as possible fits at No. 14 include Makai Lemon, Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson. Another mock scenario for that team emphasized addressing the trenches, projecting a defensive lineman with the No. 14 selection.
What a move would mean for New England
The Patriots were listed among potential suitors in the trade chatter. Their passing offense ranked as one of the better units in the 2025 regular season but struggled against stronger playoff opponents. New England currently rotates targets such as Kayshon Boutte, Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins; a trade for aj brown is pitched as an acquisition that would add a clear WR1 and force opposing defenses to account for a new primary threat.
Compensation and cap implications are central to the debate. Brown’s contract carries a cap number that could be either $6. 79 million or roughly $29 million depending on option bonuses, and any trade would be costly for Philadelphia to execute before the pre-June 1 window. Observers have also noted that Brown appears unhappy with his current situation in Philadelphia.
Proponents of a trade argue adding a top-tier wideout would change how the offense is defended, freeing other receivers for more favorable matchups. Critics point to the price, the player’s remaining prime years and Philadelphia’s likely reluctance to make a deal that strengthens division rivals.
At minimum, the talk frames two clear paths for interested teams: pursue a high-profile trade now, or try to address the need at No. 14 in the draft. Conditional language in one proposed offer ties draft compensation to 1, 000 receiving yards and a playoff berth in 2026, highlighting how teams are trying to balance present value with future assets.
Decision points remain on the calendar: teams will sort potential trade packages and draft targets through the rest of the offseason, with the pre-June 1 trade landscape and the upcoming draft serving as the next confirmed moments when a move could materialize.
