Patriots Trade Rumors: Why A.J. Brown Deal with Eagles Is On Hold Until June 1
New England is reportedly the favorite to land the receiver, still "highly interested" in a trade and willing to pick up conversations around June 1.
Patriots Trade Rumors: Why A. J. Brown Deal with Eagles Is On Hold Until June 1 originally appeared on NESN .
Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After plenty of speculation, the Patriots appear set to land one of the NFL's best wide receivers ā but not quite yet. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday morning that Eagles star A.
J. Brown, the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason, is "likely" to be dealt to the Patriots, but a potential trade wouldn't come until June 1. New England is considered to still be "highly interested" in landing Brown.
But due to Philadelphia's preferences for cap flexibility, the potential blockbuster may be on standby for over a month. Here's why the Eagles likely won't be trading Brown to the Patriots until June. Why A.