Draft week opened with plenty of heat thanks to a predictable development: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is widely expected to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Eagles fans have seen this coming for a while, so the report didn’t shock anyone.
Not long after, another unsurprising update surfaced NFL insider Mike Garafolo revealed that Brown won’t take part in the Eagles’ offseason program as he waits for clarity on his future. The program has just begun and isn’t mandatory until June 1, so his absence carries no formal consequences.
Brown skipping offseason workouts isn’t surprising
With trade rumors swirling and one foot already out the door, showing up would only risk unnecessary drama. Staying away from the facility is the sensible move.
The Eagles continue weighing their options as speculation about Brown’s future dominates the offseason conversation. Financially, waiting until at least June 2 makes the most sense Philadelphia would save roughly $7 million in cap space and face a much smaller dead-money hit.
At this point, fans aren’t wondering if Brown will be traded, but when the deal becomes official and what kind of return the Eagles can secure.
