Eagles HC Nick Sirianni just created even more drama and suspense around a potential A.J. Brown trade for this offseason
The Birds have a massive decision to make.
The Philadelphia Eagles remain unsure on the future of star wide receiver A.J. Brown. Recent comments from the leaders of the organization aren’t portraying much certainty that Brown dons green next season.
Nick Sirianni won’t guarantee A.J. Brown’s return to Eagles
During NFL Scouting Combine media availability, the Eagles head coach mentioned that his expectation is that Brown wants to be in Philadelphia. That being said, Sirianni’s descriptions of a potential trade involving Brown will only create more controversy amongst fans.
“Will A.J. be here next season? I think we’re still in a spot where I can’t guarantee how anything is going to play out into next season,” Sirianni said. “I’m thinking I’m going to be the coach next season, but you can’t guarantee anything past tomorrow.”
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman didn’t slam the door shut on dealing Brown, either. He had a similar sentiment as Sirianni, as there is still plenty of unknown still in the building when it comes to the wideout’s future with the team.
“I think you go into the league year listening to offers for everything and anything,” Roseman noted. “If someone is going to give you something you didn’t anticipate and you won’t even have the conversation, I don’t think you’re necessarily doing your job or really servicing the team you’re with.”
A.J. Brown’s contract complicates possible trade
The Eagles would most likely need to wait to deal Brown until much later in the offseason, if they did choose that route, though.
“The Eagles would absorb a dead cap hit of over $40 million if they dealt Brown before June 1, compared with less than $20 million in dead cap if a trade is consummated after that date. The team acquiring Brown would be responsible for his $29 million salary in 2026 and around $4 million in guaranteed money in 2027, per Roster Management System.” — ESPN
Does that truly make sense for a team looking to win the Super Bowl in the upcoming year?
They won’t receive this year’s draft capital in the deal, and it would be mighty late in the process to create such a daunting roster hole for the offense. While Sirianni kept the door open, it would still be a fairly surprising choice.
There are more questions than answers with this situation in Philly. Their head coach didn’t do much to extinguish the fire that has been simmering over the past handful of months regarding their top wideout.
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