A.J. Brown traded to Patriots; Eagles, teammates weigh in

The Philadelphia Eagles sent star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth‑round pick and a 2028 first‑round pick. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce told his New Height podcast that Brown was not the cause of the Eagles’ offensive struggles, attributing the problems to overall team execution and injuries.

Safety CJ Gardner‑Johnson, who played with Brown in Philadelphia, posted a cryptic message on X after the trade, alluding to “beef” in the locker room. Gardner‑Johnson, now signed to a one‑year, $6 million contract with the Buffalo Bills, did not name anyone directly, but his post reignited speculation about internal tensions.

Both comments highlight the fallout from the trade within the Eagles organization and the broader NFL community.