A.J. Brown trade talk suddenly feels a lot less impossible after latest report

A.J. Brown appears headed to the New England Patriots as soon as June 2 arrives. The Philadelphia Eagles can spread the dead-money charge across two years starting on that date.

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Most people around the NFL believe this trade is simply a matter of time. The widespread expectation is that the star wide receiver will land in New England.

Patriots players are already discussing Brown’s arrival as though it is complete. Safety Kevin Byard and receiver Romeo Doubs spoke about it openly on camera.

The entire trade agreement could be unofficially finished right now. Both teams may be waiting until Brown passes a physical and the terms are submitted to the league office.

The Maxx Crosby trade leak in March warned every team about speaking too early. «Say nothing until the deal is official,» Mike Florio wrote on ProFootballTalk.

If the Patriots and Eagles have already agreed to terms, it is too late for another team to intervene. Both sides would likely honor the existing unofficial arrangement between them.

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Other teams could still try to enter the bidding before June 2. The Kansas City Chiefs might reconsider their receiver needs after Rashee Rice violated his probation recently.

The Los Angeles Rams were once viewed as a possible destination for Brown. That option disappeared in March when they guaranteed $24 million to Davante Adams instead.

The Rams had medical concerns about Brown and chose to keep Adams rather than pursue a trade. That decision effectively removed Los Angeles from the conversation entirely.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter doubled down on his prediction that Brown joins the Patriots. Schefter reported the trade is likely to happen shortly after June 1.

A Patriots insider noted that trading a first-round pick for Brown would make sense. The compensation would reflect his value as an elite receiver.

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All signs continue pointing to A.J. Brown becoming a Patriot.

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