All articles tagged with #2028 first round pick
The Eagles traded star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder, with GM Howie Roseman defending the deal by saying a first-round pick is a first-round pick regardless of year and highlighting the value of future draft capital and cap planning for long‑term roster building, even though Brown helped them win a Super Bowl.
Negotiations between the Eagles and Patriots over a trade for A.J. Brown are ongoing, with Philadelphia reportedly willing to accept a 2028 first-round pick and potentially swap 2027 selections; New England remains the expected destination, while the Rams have cooled as a suitor. The deal’s terms could hinge on how draft capital is exchanged once finalized, and Brown’s contract and cap impact after June 1 are a factor, as he remains a production-heavy receiver who helped Philadelphia win Super Bowl LIX but whose fit with Hurts is under consideration.
Per Jeff McLane, the Eagles will receive New England’s 2028 first-round pick for A.J. Brown, a move that also avoids roughly $133.1 million in cash obligations and reflects limited leverage with no other bidders; the deal could be finalized soon, and the 2027 Eagles–Patriots matchup could push that pick higher in the order.
The Boston Herald examines whether New England would overpay to trade for Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, including the idea that a 2028 first-round pick might be the price and what league sources say about the deal’s viability.