The A.J. Brown Trade Has a Clear Winner, and It's DeVonta Smith
Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles traded star receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for future draft picks. This trade makes DeVonta Smith the Eagles’ main receiver, giving him a greater role in the team’s offense as quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to pass to him more often.Key Facts
- On June 1, the Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots.
- The Eagles received a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick in return.
- Trading Brown after June 1 helps the Eagles avoid a large financial penalty.
- DeVonta Smith is now the Eagles’ top receiving option.
- Smith has already proven he can lead the team’s passing game, breaking rookie records and earning multiple 1,000-yard seasons.
- The Eagles’ new offensive system under coordinator Sean Mannion will favor more structured plays, helping Smith and quarterback Jalen Hurts work better together.
- Smith is expected to become the primary target and key player in Philadelphia’s offense.
- Smith and Brown were the first pair of Eagles receivers to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
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