Austin Konenski
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles seem destined to pull off a trade involving A.J. Brown. After Philadelphia traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select wide receiver Makai Lemon, New England appears likely to acquire Brown after June 1. In fact, an NFL insider has revealed a major update on the potential trade package.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes the Patriots will send a future first-round pick for Brown, the insider reported on the Pat McAfee Show. Schefter guessed that it will be a 2028 first-round pick, meaning the Patriots would keep its first-round pick for a stacked 2027 NFL Draft class.
New England Patriots’ potential trade package for A.J Brown
It would be shocking if the Patriots and Eagles don’t pull off a trade for Brown. Philadelphia has loaded up on wide receivers while New England’s lone addition to the room is Romeo Doubs. While Doubs projects to be a key piece in the Patriots’ offense, the team didn’t add a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft. So, what could a trade package look like now?
The Patriots could send a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to acquire Brown. While wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been a popular add in trade packages, the Eagles don’t need to replace the superstar receiver. Instead, the two organizations could focus on draft capital.
It may not be the exact package that Philadelphia receives, as any third or fourth-round pick between 2027 and 2028 makes sense. However, if the Patriots send a 2028 first-round pick, it makes the rest of the trade package easier. After all, Brown is worth a first-round pick and the 2028 NFL Draft is two years away.
If New England finally pulls off the deal, Brown would join Doubs, Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins, Demario Douglas, and Elton Chism in the wide receiver room. This is a major upgrade over the 2025-26 NFL season, as Stefon Diggs served as the Patriots’ WR1. In this scenario, New England would have Diggs’ replacement as the WR2 behind Brown.
The Patriots and Eagles likely have to wait one more month, but a Brown trade should be getting closer.
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