Eagles Absorb A.J. Brown Exit for 2028 First-Round Pick as Teammates Voice Relief and Loss
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 2
Eagles Absorb A.J. Brown Exit for 2028 First-Round Pick as Teammates Voice Relief and Loss
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 2
Jordan Mailata said A.J. Brown's trade to New England finally ends weeks of uncertainty, calling the drawn-out saga a "slow pain" and saying the Eagles can now fully move on.
Brown was dealt Monday for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder after a frustration-filled 2025 season in which he openly criticized Philadelphia's offense.
Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean said losing Brown still hurts, describing him as a mentor and close friend whose locker-room presence matched his production.
Two 1,400-yard seasons, two Super Bowl trips and one championship made Brown a central figure in Philadelphia, but the Eagles are already installing Sean Mannion's new system without him.
Philadelphia's offense tied for the NFL lead with 50 three-and-outs and ranked 24th at 311.2 yards per game last season before a first-round playoff exit to San Francisco.