Howie Roseman provides insight into Eagles' decision to trade A.J. Brown
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After months of speculation, the Philadelphia Eagles finally pulled the trigger on a trade that sent star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for draft compensation.
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Shortly after the deal was done, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman provided some insight into the decision to move on from one of the best wide receivers in franchise history.
Howie Roseman calls A.J. Brown trade a 'win-win' for both sides
It was evident that Brown was looking for a fresh start elsewhere, and by getting good value in return for the star pass-catcher, Roseman thinks that the trade was a win-win situation for both sides.
“I think that when we looked at the totality of the circumstances and having the conversations we had with him, [it] felt like where we were, where we were going, where he was, that if we could find something that achieved our goals of getting a first-round pick going forward here in the near future, getting the money back to spend on other players on our team and other teams, and it was a win-win situation based on where he was and how he felt, we were open to that," Roseman said.
"... Obviously, you go into these (trades), you have a feel for the player and what he's done for your team. And it's hard to pull the trigger on these. But after those conversations and where we are and players that we have coming up and that we want to extend, being able to get this first-round pick and getting some of the cap and cash relief, we felt like maybe this could be a win-win spot for both sides.”
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Roseman is extremely excited about the 2028 first-round pick that the Eagles received from New England in the deal. They also received a fifth-round pick in 2027.
"I think from our perspective, getting a first-round pick for our team, having two first-round picks in 2028 is a huge, huge part of this move. I think that when you look at that and obviously the options of what you're able to do with having multiple first-round picks, it's a huge game-changer, and feel very, very confident that those picks are the most valuable things that you can add as you're building your team," Roseman said.
"I know there's a lot of attention on the 2027 draft, but at the same time, looking at the 2028 draft, I feel confident that that's going to be a good draft as well, and that we'll be in position to really improve our football team."
Time will tell whether or not the trade proves to be a good one for the Eagles, but given his track record, Roseman has earned the benefit of the doubt.
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