Hurts Says Eagles Bond With A.J. Brown Is Strong as June 1 Trade Looms
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Updated · ESPN · May 27
Hurts Says Eagles Bond With A.J. Brown Is Strong as June 1 Trade Looms
7 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 27
Jalen Hurts said his relationship with A.J. Brown remains "really good," pushing back on signs of a rift as trade speculation around the Eagles receiver intensifies.
Brown has skipped organized team activities, and league chatter expects Philadelphia to wait until after June 1 to move him, when the 2026 salary-cap hit becomes easier to absorb.
The speculation follows Brown's well-documented frustration with the passing game and internal concerns that he felt Hurts was too reluctant to target him in tight-window throws.
Philadelphia has already added Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore, moves that suggest the team is preparing for life without Brown if a deal is completed.
What does trading A.J. Brown reveal about the Eagles' long-term confidence in franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts?
Is a broken friendship forcing the Eagles' hand, or is the A.J. Brown trade purely a calculated business move?
With his top receiver leaving, can Jalen Hurts finally evolve in a new offense, or will the same problems persist?