Patriots Writer Identifies Route New England Should Take Instead Of Trading For Eagles' A.J. Brown

Patriots Writer Identifies Route New England Should Take Instead Of Trading For Eagles' A. J. Brown originally appeared on NESN .

Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots are currently in a wait-and-see approach regarding a potential deal with the Philadelphia Eagles for wide receiver A. J.

Brown. Philadelphia is unlikely to trade Brown before June 2, as doing so would result in a hefty $43 million cap hit if the trade occurred before then. It seems likely that if the Eagles decide to trade Brown after June 1, New England could be a potential destination.

However, Patriots reporter Greg Bedard suggested that instead of pursuing a trade for Brown, New England should consider moving up in the first round of the NFL draft to select a wide receiver. “I think it’s an interesting debate," Bedard said on Tuesday during Patriots on CLNS. "I think I’ve made my position on A.