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Eagles draft may tell what potential A.J. Brown plans are

By The Associated Press - | Apr 17, 2026

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni hasn't been dropping any hints as to whether A.J.Brown will be traded after June 1. (AP photo)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — If the Philadelphia Eagles take a wide receiver with their first-round draft pick, it could tip their hand with what they plan to do with A.J. Brown.

The No. 1 question that looms over this offseason is this: Will Brown continue to be part of the Eagles when training camp opens?

The answer could come into focus in the draft.

The NFC East champion Eagles have eight picks in the draft, including No. 23 overall in the first round.

Take a look at the transactions the Eagles have made since they failed to repeat as Super Bowl champions, and the message has seemed to be that Brown could be traded for the right price.

Brown is not only the Eagles No. 1 wide receiver, but he’s also one of the top receivers in franchise history. He’s topped 1,000 yards receiving all four seasons with the Eagles — including consecutive 1,400-plus-yard seasons — has 339 total receptions in Philadelphia and was crucial member of two teams that played in the Super Bowl.

Yet, he was unhappy last season as the Eagles offense stagnated — leading to a change at offensive coordinator.

The Eagles might not trade him during the NFL draft — they would have a whopping $43 million in dead cap money for 2026 compared to $16 million this year and $27 million next year if traded after June 1 — but a high draft pick on a top receiver could tip their hand as to what they want to do

Philadelphia has already added receivers Dontayvion Wicks, ” Hollywood” Brown and Elijah Moore this offseason. They could be serviceable No. 3 receivers behind Brown and DeVonta Smith.

“That was one of the priorities going into this offseason is increasing the depth of quality of talent in the receiver room throughout the room,” Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said.