The Philadelphia Eagles have plenty of big decisions they need to make during the offseason, but what will they do with star wide receiver A.J. Brown might be at the top of the list.
It has been a drama-filled season for Brown, who has been upset with his targets with the Eagles over the last two years. This season, the noise was much louder, with cryptic tweets, call-outs on the stream, a sideline confrontation with Nick Sirianni, and a denial of speaking to the media.
The latest buzz is that Brown asked to be traded from the Eagles multiple times throughout the season, as early as after the Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Given the financial concerns, could the Eagles part ways with Brown via trade and find his replacement in the NFL Draft?
Eagles might have ideal A.J. Brown replacement in the 2026 NFL Draft
Bleacher Report writer Brent Sobleski recently went through the teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs and who they could target in the 2026 NFL Draft. With concerns surrounding Brown, Sobleski and the publications' scouts like Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston for the Eagles.
"'Boston is known for his outstanding body control and ball skills, which enable him to consistently win contested catches,' Bleacher Report scout Dame Parson said. 'Boston tracks the football well as he works further down the field. He is a red-zone weapon on fade throws, getting his head and eyes around to the football quickly once he has gained upfield leverage on the defensive back. He is a savvy pass catcher who flashes his hands late as the football arrives.'
'For a receiver of his size and stature, Boston is surprisingly quick. He runs efficient double moves, displaying his ability to sink his hips and drive out of the break to pull away from defenders.'
Even if Brown returns, Boston provides another big body to offset the potential loss of tight end Dallas Goedert, who is set to enter free agency," Sobleski said.
Boston was a third-team All-Big Ten selection this past season, catching 62 passes for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had 834 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024.
What makes Boston good for the Eagles is that he fits Brown's body type and can do similar things. This would either give Philly a true number three receiver with Brown and DeVonta Smith or a perfect sidekick for Smith with Brown departing.
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The Eagles have to decide what to do with Brown, but with the impending divorce, Boston can be the receiver they develop into the number-two receiver to Smith.