Eagles Stay Focused Through A.J. Brown Trade Talk as June 1 Could Cut Dead Money to $16.4 Million
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Updated · NFL.com · May 28
Eagles Stay Focused Through A.J. Brown Trade Talk as June 1 Could Cut Dead Money to $16.4 Million
5 articles · Updated · NFL.com · May 28
Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts said Philadelphia is tuning out A.J. Brown trade speculation and concentrating on OTAs, offensive installation and leadership as the team starts its offseason work.
June 1 is the key date hanging over Brown's future: a trade before then would carry a $43.5 million 2026 dead-money hit, versus $16.4 million after, while Brown has missed the first two days of organized team activities.
Hurts said his relationship with Brown remains intact despite years of scrutiny over their chemistry, adding that "nothing's changed" since they last spoke after the season.
Philadelphia has reason to avoid distractions after a failed 2025 title defense ended in the Wild Card round, with the offense ranking 23rd and Barkley's production dropping from 2,005 rushing yards in 2024 to 1,140 last season.
The broader goal is a reset under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, with veterans trying to keep the roster centered on improvement rather than a possible Brown exit.
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