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Eagles GM Howie Roseman Breaks Silence on AJ Brown Trade

Eagles GM Howie Roseman Breaks Silence on AJ Brown Trade

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots in exchange for future draft picks. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said the trade made sense for both teams because Brown wanted a fresh start and the Eagles gained draft picks and salary flexibility while still aiming to compete for a championship.

Key Facts

  • The Eagles traded AJ Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
  • AJ Brown asked the Eagles to let him play for another team.
  • Howie Roseman said the trade was a "win-win" based on the team's and Brown’s needs.
  • The Eagles wanted to get Brown’s salary back to spend on other players.
  • The Eagles had earlier picked Makai Lemon in the 2026 draft as a possible replacement for Brown.
  • Roseman described the talks with Brown as positive and honest.
  • The Eagles remain focused on competing for the NFC championship despite the trade.
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