LEVERAGE: Philadelphia Eagles STILL TRADING A.J. Brown for a 1st round pick?

The Locked On Eagles podcast examines the Philadelphia Eagles' apparent decision to trade wide receiver A.J. Brown, arguing that their recent moves—signing Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, and Dontavian Wicks, plus drafting Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers—effectively signal the end of Brown's tenure in Philadelphia. Host Louis DiBiase asserts that with five new pass catchers now on board and Brown already unhappy in 2025, the Eagles have shown their hand and must trade him to avoid chaos in the 2026 season. Despite concerns that the draft weakened their leverage, DiBiase believes the New England Patriots remain the most likely destination due to their persistent pursuit and lack of receiver upgrades, suggesting a pre-existing agreement likely involves a first-round pick in 2028. He also notes that while other teams like the Ravens, Bills, and Chargers might try to lowball the Eagles, the Patriots' desperation and the Eagles' strategic positioning preserve their leverage. The episode concludes with confidence that the trade will happen smoothly and deliver strong compensation, even if not a first-and-second-round package.