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The Philadelphia Eagles have not lost a step after winning Super Bowl 59. Philadelphia is one of the NFL’s undefeated teams heading into Week 5 and their offense is just as dominant as ever. But there has been trouble brewing in paradise surrounding one of Philadelphia’s most important offensive players.
A.J. Brown has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors early in the 2025 season. These rumors began after Brown put up two forgettable performances to start the season. In fact, he only hauled in six passes for 35 yards in two games.
And it did not help matters when Brown posted a cryptic message on social media, seemingly validating those trade rumors.
Brown addressed his relationship with the Eagles in an interview with reporters on Wednesday.
“It’s fair to want the ball. But it’s not a bad thing to want the ball. It’s just that it’s not about targets or putting numbers up or anything, it’s about and I see it as we’re struggling,” Brown clarified, per ESPN’s Tim McManus. “I’m a guy that wants the ball in those teams — when we can’t find a way. When the game is on the line, just give it to me.”
Eagles fans must be thankful that Brown seemingly has no plans of leaving the team. Especially after he looked like his old self in Week 4 against the Rams.
It seems extremely unlikely that Philadelphia would trade Brown away in the first place. Both from a financial standpoint, and because they are still Super Bowl contenders.
But the question remains: what would it take for the Eagles to part with him? And is there any way the 49ers could pry him away before the trade deadline?
Below we will explore the perfect trade offer the 49ers need to make to acquire A.J. Brown from the Eagles.
Let’s go over the trade terms before we get into any analysis.
Eagles receive:
49ers receive:
That might look like a lot to give up for Brown. After all, the Eagles only traded a first-round pick to acquire him in the first place.
So why would it cost this much (or even more) to acquire Brown?
It starts with how productive of a wide receiver Brown is. He has been an elite receiver for the Eagles every year that he has been in Philadelphia.
Brown has eclipsed 67 receptions, 1,000 receiving yards, and seven touchdown in each of this three seasons as an Eagle. Philadelphia has made the Super Bowl twice, and won once, with Brown as its top receiver.
That kind of player can be tough to give up.
Beyond the production, there’s the financial element at play.
Brown’s contract is unique because it includes a minimum base salary. Most of the actual money in his contract comes from his signing bonus, and various other...
