As the offseason rolls on, it only feels like it's going to get more dramatic between the Philadelphia Eagles and star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
The 2025 season was not great for Brown, as he had his worst statistical season as an Eagle, but it was filled with drama, from cryptic tweets and comments on a stream to sideline altercations with Nick Sirianni to not talking to the media. He finally spoke for the first time since the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, saying he was excited about the new offense and, oddly, praised former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
Eagles fans didn't feel very confident in Brown's answers or even believe what he said. That doubt cast on Brown's comments was even cloudier with The Athletic's Dianna Russini sharing an update on the situation between the Eagles and Brown.
"A.J. Brown’s situation with the Eagles is still unresolved, but his relationship with the team remains somewhat tenuous. From what I’m hearing, substantial conversations about his future have not yet taken place, but expect talks to ramp up around the NFL combine in two weeks."
Dianna Russini shares update on A.J. Brown and Eagles
The main topic of discussion this offseason will be whether Brown is traded by the Eagles or sticks around in 2026. His recent comments suggest he's open to staying, but Russini's report says otherwise.
It would be a bit odd for Brown to completely change his mind about the Eagles within a few months, especially after he was requesting to be traded from the team multiple times throughout the 2025 season. Brown has not been happy in Philly since 2024, when he had issues with quarterback Jalen Hurts not getting him the ball enough.
Eagles fans won't really be getting any updates on Brown and the Eagles for the next few weeks, so the speculation and trade rumors are only going to get louder. Everyone will have their own thoughts on where he will go, but no one really knows what will happen.
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One thing is for sure: it's going to be a long offseason for the Eagles and it already has been.