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A.J. Brown’s future in Philadelphia remains in the balance as we spearhead toward the start of free agency next week. Teams are making offers for the receiver, but they haven’t reached the point where the Eagles would make a move, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday on Good Morning Football, per sources informed of the situation. Garafolo noted that Philly is looking for a “Quinnen Williams-type deal” in exchange for Brown — a first-round pick and a second-round sweetener. At the trade deadline, the New York Jets traded Williams to Dallas for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-rounder and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
NFL free agent and trade rumors for Chiefs, Broncos, Eagles, Raiders, and more – SB Nation
Another big name that has surfaced in potential trade scenarios is Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. And similar to Crosby, it would see that his current team is seeking a lot in any potential deal. In addition to her reporting on Crosby on Wednesday morning, Russini addressed the potential asking price for the wide receiver in a potential trade. While Russini did not offer the same kind of specifics as she did with Crosby, she noted that the asking price not only remains “high,” but that it dates back to last season, giving credence to rumors that Brown might have been on the trade block dating back to a year ago. While several teams are interested in his services, the Patriots seem to be at the front of the field. New England head coach Mike Vrabel spoke fondly of Brown during the NFL Combine, adding more fuel to that particular fire.
Try to convince A.J. Brown to stay. If that doesn’t work, trade Brown and target a late first-round pick by attaching a mid-round pick to Brown. Start with this: If I were Howie Roseman, I would want to keep Brown in 2026 because he’s one of the best receivers in the NFL and their chances of winning are greater with him than without him. But even a mock offseason must deal in reality, and a change appears on the table. I’d target a late first-round pick and add a mid-round sweetener, if needed. This could be realistic with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens bidding for Brown, who would be the best receiver changing teams. The price here is Brown and the Eagles’ fourth-round pick to New England for No. 31, with the sweetener bringing the value of this down to the equivalent of an early second-round pick.
A look at Eagles salary cap situation ahead of 2026 free agency – NBCSP
Because we can’t go more than 30 seconds without talking about A.J. Brown, let’s quickly get into some of the cap ramifications of a trade. The trade looks very different from a cap perspective if it happens before or after June 1. Here’s how a Brown trade would affect the Eagles’ cap situation: Pre-June 1: Increases his cap charge by over $20 million, leaving a dead cap hit of $43,448,704 in 2026. Post-June 1: Saves $7.04 million in cap space, leaving a dead cap charge of $16,353,498 in 2026; the rest of the dead cap would hit in 2027. While a trade before the summer isn’t impossible, the cap ramifications make it at least a somewhat prohibitive. Because of that, a team would have to really wow the Eagles with an offer to make taking on that dead cap chunk in 2026 worth it.
Why start here? Well, it’s the obvious place to start, because the entire offseason approach sort of revolves around what happens with A.J. Brown. Will the Eagles trade him or keep him? They’re certainly going to listen to offers, and it’s likely a resolution comes sooner than later given how the move could shape the rest of the Eagles’ offseason. With or without Brown, though, the Eagles need reinforcements at wide receiver. They’re losing Jahan Dotson in free agency and need a WR3 (or WR2, depending on Brown). It’s a position the Eagles likely will add talent to during the draft, but there are options in free agency, too. Romeo Doubs: The fit is obvious. Doubs, who turns 26 next month, was with Mannion in Green Bay, where last season he caught 55 passes for 724 yards and six touchdowns. He’s a good route runner who has produced in each of his first four NFL seasons since the Packers drafted him 132nd overall out of Nevada in 2022. It is not a loaded class, which means Doubs could be pricier than he normally would be.
Latest report claims Eagles are still interested in re-signing Dallas Goedert – BGN
As much as everyone is focused on A.J. Brown and his future in Philadelphia, there seems like a heightened sense of urgency for the Eagles to figure out if tight end Dallas Goedert could still be part of their plans for 2026 and beyond. Despite rumors from the NFL Combine suggesting Goedert will “definitely” be gone in free agency, the latest reports suggest that Howie Roseman is actively trying to bring the veteran tight end back. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that the team is trying to re-sign Goedert, and that both sides will have more discussions about the future in the coming days. One interesting bit Garafolo included was how other uncertain roster moves are affecting the team’s salary cap decisions.
Mailbag: Should the Eagles have interest in Maxx Crosby? Trey Hendrickson? – PhillyVoice
If Jaelan Phillips signs something like a three-year deal worth $60 million, with the way the Eagles structure contracts he’ll only count on their cap for somewhere around $5 million in 2026. That’s where I’d project him. If he costs less, great. The Eagles can certainly do it if they want to make him a priority, and they can even inch above $20 million a bit if they really want to. It’s just a matter of whether some other team out there desperate for help on the edge makes him an insane offer not worth matching. If I’m the Eagles, I’m trying to figure out what I think the line between a third- and fourth-round compensatory pick would be for losing Phillips. That’s not a perfect science, because 2026 snap count percentage factors in there. That number is probably around $24-$25 million per year. If he were to get an offer higher than that, it’s a very easy decision to walk away, obviously. But if it inches up to, saaaayyy, $22 million or so, I’d probably just pay him.
2026 NFL free agency: Ranking the top 100 players available – ESPN
3) Jaelan Phillips, Edge. 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles | Age entering 2026 season: 27. What he brings: With his long 6-foot-5 frame, Phillips can play as both an edge setter and pocket disrupter. After being traded to the Eagles on Nov. 3, he had two sacks and 27 pressures in coordinator Vic Fangio’s system, flashing improved range to the ball. Over his five-year career, Phillips has accounted for 28 sacks and 150 pressures.
Tanner McKee trade interest continues: Here’s latest on Eagles QB – NJ.com
However, it won’t be easy to pry the fourth-year quarterback away from Philadelphia. Multiple NFL teams have inquired about McKee this offseason, but the Eagles shown little interest in trading him and that won’t change unless they receive an offer that blows them away, a person with knowledge of the situation told NJ.com. The person requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
Bears are the betting favorites to land Maxx Crosby – PFT
The asking price is known. The outcome isn’t. Where will defensive end Maxx Crosby play next? DraftKings has the Bears as the +200 favorites to secure his services via trade with the Raiders. Staying put with the Raiders is a +350 proposition. Five teams are clustered at +700: the Rams (F*** Them Picks, Part Two), Cowboys, Bills, Ravens, and Eagles.
Chargers plan to release OG Mekhi Becton – Bolts From The Blue
Becton missed three games in 2025 while also missing time throughout the other 14 he suited up for. Per Pro Football Focus, he finished the regular season as 79th-ranked offensive guard in the league among 81 qualifying players with an overall season grade of 35.7. For context, a 60.0 is considered “average” by PFF. His 34.3 as a run-blocker was graded the worst among those 81 players and his pass block grade wasn’t much better at 45.2 which ranked 72nd.
Despite the health risks, Dean represents the exact type of high upside playmaker the Cowboys need to revitalize their defense. His ability to lead a huddle and disrupt both the run and pass games would fill a massive void in the current roster. As the team looks to move away from its historically passive approach to the open market, Dean stands out as a player who can provide immediate dividends if he stays on the field. The Cowboys are notorious for constructing creative, incentive-based deals that could mitigate some of the financial risk should injuries resurface, while also landing them a quality player if they don’t. It could set the stage for a reunion between former Eagles who can help get the get their linebacker group back on track.
Three free agent safeties the Washington Commanders could target in 2026 – Hogs Haven
Bryan Cook is an ideal fit for a team looking for a versatile, aggressive safety. Cook has started 47 games over the last four seasons. He can function as a box safety and also fits single-high or split-safety looks. Cook is a reliable tackler. He only missed 11 tackles over the past two years, and in 2025, he ranked seventh among safeties in missed tackle rate (5.6 percent). Cook doesn’t shy away from contact and has a quick trigger on screens and swing passes with a physical, aggressive presence. Importantly, Cook has improved in coverage as well, although it is still the weakest part of his game-his passer rating of 128.5 last season was actually a career best. His 4.59 speed is not overly impressive in the deep middle, but he has the size and length to make plays.
NY Giants news: Bobby Okereke released as team begins shuffling roster – Big Blue View
The New York Giants are reportedly releasing veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke as they begin clearing salary cap space with NFL free agency beginning next week. This decision is one that has been expected since John Harbaugh became the team’s head coach. Okereke was in the final year of a four-year, $40 million contract. Per Over The Cap, the Giants began the day with just $1.8 million in cap space. Releasing Okereke will save them $9 million, while incurring a $5.463 million dead cap hit.
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