Patriots reportedly had this trade offer for AJ Brown rejected
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A plethora of studies relating to New England and Philadelphia’s star vast receiver surfaced Friday.
The Patriots reportedly provided the Eagles a first-round and a third-round. Philadelphia reportedly mentioned “no.” AP Photo/Terrance Williams
The AJ Brown trade chance saga may come to an finish quickly.
The Patriots have been a rumored touchdown spot for the standout vast receiver since final 12 months, because the participant’s relationship with Philadelphia has gone downhill.
New England reportedly made an offer to the Eagles for Brown, 29, however the Eagles rejected it, in line with Philadelphia sports activities radio host Anthony Gargano.
“I do know that the Patriots have made an offer for AJ,” he said on his “The Anthony Gargano Show” Friday. “It’s around a one and a three (first-round and third-round NFL Draft picks). Not sure if the one is this year or next year, but I hear it’s a one and a three, and [Eagles general manager] howie [Roseman] said no.”
New England’s reported offer nearly matches Philadelphia’s rumored asking price. The Eagles are seeking a first-round “with a second-sweetroundener,” according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo earlier this week.
Garafolo also appeared on Gargano’s show Friday and spoke about the Patriots and Brown link. Garafolo noted that Philadelphia isn’t budding on its steep asking price, but that New England needs to decide soon if it’s willing to up its offer or seek WR help elsewhere.
“Howie is holding firm,” Garafolo said. “Now, actually, all eyes are towards New England, proper now, if that is a chance. You know the connection there. It’s been talked about, they usually positively have been speaking to him. There’s no query in my thoughts, they usually should decide, as a result of they’re developing on free company right here and Alec Pierce has been a man that is been talked about in connection to New England. … Even although there’s not presupposed to be, I’m certain there’s been speak between the Patriots and Alec Pierce.”
While there aren’t any public studies about New England being inquisitive about Piercea WR whom the Indianapolis Colts opted to not franchise tag earlier this week, signing him is a sensible route for the Patriots to take to help in changing Stefon Diggs. New England cut ties with Diggs earlier this week.
The NFL’s authorized tampering interval begins on March 9 at midday Eastern Time, and the official begin of free company begins on March 11 at 4 pm ET.
Between every now and then, Garafolo says he believes if Brown does get handled, which he thinks will occur, it’s going to happen this weekend.
“I think he gets moved. Today’s Friday. It’s gotta happen in the next two days. So, buckle up today,” Garafolo said.
TheAthletic‘s Diannia Russini echoed Garafolo’s timeline Friday, outlining the identical “two days” timeframe on X.
“The Eagles and teams are involved in AJ Brown trade discussions and want the situation resolved in the next couple of days so they can move on to the rest of their offseason planning and identify other players on their wishlists,” Russini wrote.
Brown performed beneath present Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel for three years with the Tennessee Titans (2019-21) till he was traded to Philadelphia. The WR not too long ago mentioned he used to “hate” Vrabel, however the two are shut now, additional igniting trade hypothesis.
Vrabel spoke about his relationship with Brown on the NFL Combine final month, however declined to touch upon the group’s curiosity in buying him.
“I’ve watched him grow. I’ve watched him mature. I’m proud of him, proud of the father that he is. I’m proud of the husband,” Vrabel said. “That has nothing to do with where he plays or where he played. Those are the things that are important.
“We attain out and textual content one another in the course of the good issues that occur to one another. Sometimes issues do not go so nicely for the individuals that you just’re shut with, and also you textual content for these as nicely. It’s a two-way road of assist and reminders of what obtained us to the place we’re right here in the present day.”
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