A.J. Brown is skipping the Eagles’ offseason program as trade rumors to the Patriots intensify, though negotiations have briefly stalled. Talks are expected to ramp up around June 1 to allow Philadelphia to split his $40 million cap hit across the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

While other suitors could emerge, New England remains the clear frontrunner to land the star wideout. Brown to the Patriots is the ultimate dynasty win-win. Brown and DeVonta Smith would see a higher target share, Dontayvion Wicks truthers can keep the candle burning, and no one seriously cares about Romeo Doubs.