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The Eagles-A.J. Brown trade saga is almost over – NJ.com
It looks like the A.J. Brown trade speculation will be coming to an end sooner rather than later. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday night that it “certainly seems” like Brown will be playing for one of two teams in 2026: the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots. Rapoport added that an answer to that question is “likely coming soon.”
2 AFC teams monitoring AJ Brown as Eagles refuse to lower trade price – The Big Lead
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles are not planning to give Brown away cheap. The New England Patriots reached out to gauge what a potential deal might cost, and the Los Angeles Chargers are watching the situation closely.
The trade market for A.J. Brown really couldn’t have lined up any more perfectly for the Eagles than it has this offseason. To begin, as we noted previously there is no shortage of teams who make sense as a potential landing spot, particularly in the AFC. You could make an argument for most AFC contenders making a play for Brown. The Patriots, Broncos, Ravens, and Chargers and all make sense. And then you can squint a little and make cases for lesser teams like the Raiders, Steelers, and Dolphins. So, there should be plenty of demand. It’s pretty clear that the Patriots in particular want him. But also, the receiver market is extremely short on supply.
Eagles dynasty or downward spiral? Why 2026 is a crossroads season. – BGN
There is a similar amount of certainty right now, although some questions have been answered. Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson are both coming back. With a full off-season to rehab their injuries, both players decided to come back for one more season at least. Cam Jurgens and his achy back will hopefully be better than he was a season ago, too. The defense has some personnel issues to work out (Do they re-sign Jaelyn Phillips and, if not, how do they replace him? Who plays CB2? What about safety?) but with Vic Fangio returning for at least one more season, you feel relatively confident that side of the ball is in good hands. There are far more questions on the offense. Will A.J. Brown be traded? If so, how will they fill out the receiver room? If not, will it be another season of headaches and underperformance? Will Saquon Barkley and O-line function more effectively in a new system? And most importantly, will Jalen Hurts buy into what first-time offensive coordinator Sean Mannion wants to do? Folks, there are two scenarios we’re looking at here.
2026 NFL free agency: Projecting new contracts for 20 players – ESPN
Jaelan Phillips, Edge. Contract projection: Four years, $92 million with $32 million guaranteed. Phillips comes with that injury history, but he played well for the Eagles after being traded to Philadelphia from Miami at the deadline — and they have at least some interest in trying to keep him. Two of his five sacks last season came in Philly. He’s a young free agent (still just 26), and that helps mitigate the injury risk a little. It’s possible he does a one-year prove-it deal somewhere if his market doesn’t do what he hopes it does. And it’s also possible a division rival snatches him away. Predicted landing spot: Washington Commanders.
Position-by-position look at 2026 Eagles defense before free agency – NBCSP
Thoughts and options: The Eagles’ biggest pending free agent is Jaelan Phillips, who is one of the top overall free agents from a somewhat weak class. Phillips isn’t even 27 yet, is a former first-round pick and plays a premium position. We also know he fits Vic Fangio’s defense. Phillips is exactly the type of free agent Howie Roseman should want to lock in long-term. But there also has to be a walk-away number. Projections for Phillips’ next contract are all over the place but he’s probably going to be somewhere in the $17-25 million per year range. At the bottom end of that, the Eagles have a chance to re-sign him but if that number rises, the Eagles will probably have to let him go. The Birds bring back Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith but they’re going to need more than that in 2026, so if Phillips leaves, the Eagles will need to replace him. One option that makes a ton of sense is former Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb, who was released by the Dolphins. Because he was released, he won’t count toward the compensatory pick formula. And Chubb has already played under Fangio at two different spots, so we know he’ll fit. Chubb could be a second choice if the Eagles can’t retain Phillips. If the Raiders decide to trade Maxx Crosby, the Eagles could be interested. He’s a game-changing type of player and we know the Eagles were interested in Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett within the last couple years, so it stands to reason they’d be interested in Crosby too. The Eagles will also need to figure out whether Brandon Graham is back but that shouldn’t change anything else they do at the position. The Eagles could also look for one-year veterans like they did last year with Ojulari, Uche and Okoronkwo.
One player every NFL team should sign in free agency – SB Nation
Philadelphia Eagles: TE David Njoku. With Dallas Goedert out the door, and A.J. Brown looking for another door to escape out of, the Eagles will need to replenish some reliable pass-catchers. There were murmurs about Njoku potentially being traded ahead of the deadline, but the Browns held onto him for reasons known only to God and Andrew Berry.
After 65 years of honoring athletes, organizations, and teams for their on-field success, the John Wanamaker Athletic Award is entering its next chapter — and it’s bringing a new legacy with it. The newly renamed Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizens Award pays tribute to both Wanamaker and former Phillies president, the late David Montgomery. As part of the change, the award — which was previously presented to “the athlete, team or organization which has done the most to reflect credit upon Philadelphia and to the team or sport in which they excel” — will now focus more on athletes’ off-field accomplishments. It will honor recipients’ work in their communities and their love for the city. This year, that’s Jordan Mailata. The Eagles offensive tackle will be the first to receive the Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizens Award, in recognition of his work with The Philly Specials.
Jets will not tender WR John Metchie – PFT
At the trade deadline in 2025, the Eagles shipped him to the Jets in exchange for Michael Carter II and a late-round 2027 swap. He caught 29 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns in nine games for the Jets last season after making four receptions for 18 yards in seven games with the Eagles.
Cowboys free agency rumors: Dallas reportedly called about Maxx Crosby – Blogging The Boys
Adam Schefter was speaking on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday about the Moore trade and was asked where it leaves the Bears as potential Maxx Crosby suitors. Schefter noted that several teams have checked in on Crosby. He included the Bears on that list, he named the Bills as well although noted that the Moore trade sort of makes it hard for them, and he also noted that the Dallas Cowboys have checked in on Crosby. This should come as a shock to no one. Dallas was heavily linked to Crosby back in October before the trade deadline on multiple occasions, but they obviously wound up dealing for Quinnen Williams. Recently word popped back up about Dallas being interested and Schefter obviously noted that again on Thursday. The Cowboys have multiple first-round picks to work with, but they do not have any Day 2 capital. It is hard to imagine how they could actually pull this off.
Three free agent tight ends the Washington Commanders could target in 2026 – Hogs Haven
While the tight end room could use an infusion of talent, the necessary amount is up for debate. Adding a receiving threat would seem to be a requirement, but ultimately it will depend on how David Blough and Ben Steele view Ben Sinnott and the other depth in the room. The draft will certainly be an option with a lot of value available in the middle rounds. However, late round tight ends are rarely called upon to start right away. There are plenty of options in the free agency market that vary in skill level and price, including recently released Jonnu Smith and Will Dissly. Any investment they make at the tight end position over the next couple of weeks should be a strong indicator of how they view Ben Sinnott headed into the 2026 season.
Dane Brugler mock draft: Sonny Styles to NY Giants after historic Combine – Big Blue View
Sonny Styles’ historic workout was the talk of the town in Indy and he confirmed what we all saw on tape from him. It’s also notable that Brugler cites that Styles was impressive in interviews — that confirms reports from The Ringer’s Todd McShay who relayed that teams were blown away by Styles and Art Stapleton who reported that the Giants were “extremely impressed” by Styles on Wednesday night. As a prospect, Styles presents an uncommon skillset that turns the “positional value” argument against him on its head. At 6-foot-5, 244 pounds, with 33-inch arms Styles has a 1.56-second 10-yard split and a 43.5-inch vertical, and that level of lower-body explosiveness suggests significant pass rush upside. In fact, he would be an undersized, but elite athlete as a defensive end.
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