Patriots-A.J. Brown deal stalls, timeline uncertain

The AJ Brown-to-Patriots deal, long treated as a near‑done move, has stalled as Ian Rapoport says terms aren’t yet agreed and the trade could take longer than expected. The Eagles reportedly want a 2027 first‑round pick, which the Patriots aren’t currently willing to provide, with talk of a possible pick swap involved. NFL insiders have also suggested a multi‑week timeline may be preferable to an immediate deal. Meanwhile, Kayshon Boutte hasn’t been active at OTAs and New England’s top receivers at practice were Romeo Doubs, Pop Douglas, and Kyle Williams, setting the stage for a potential late‑June resolution.