Eagles' AJ Brown Discusses NFL Trade Rumors: 'Maybe They Know Something I Don't'

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown suggested Wednesday that he isn't privy to any potential desire from the Eagles to trade him.

During an appearance on Up & Adams, host Kay Adams brought up the recent rumors and speculation that have run rampant on social media regarding Brown possibly getting traded.

Browns noted that he wasn't sure where the trade talk came from and remarked, "Maybe they know something I don't."

The trade scuttlebutt seemed to start when Brown scrubbed his Instagram ahead of the Eagles' NFC Wild Card Round playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown did not play in the game due to a knee injury, and the Eagles fell 32-9.

When asked if Brown's actions on Instagram indicated that he was unhappy with his situation in Philly, Brown said: "That had nothing to do with football. That's me just trying to grow as a person. Just trying to block out any negativity that I can."

Brown noted that he's "been through this before" in reference to trade rumors and added, "If something happens, I'll be waiting by the phone."

The Tennessee Titans originally selected Brown in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft, but rather than signing him to a new contract, they traded him to the Eagles in 2022.

In his two seasons in Philadelphia, Brown has been named to the Pro Bowl twice, finishing with 88 receptions for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022, and 106 catches for 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

With Brown and DeVonta Smith leading the way as the team's top two wideouts, the Eagles reached the Super Bowl last season, where they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brown was just as productive this season, but the Eagles lost five of their final six regular-season games, finished second in the NFC East and lost their first playoff game.

There was some question whether head coach Nick Sirianni would keep his job after the collapse, and while he was retained, the Eagles fired offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and also made a change at defensive coordinator, hiring Vic Fangio.

Since Brown signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Eagles in 2022, a trade seems unlikely regardless of his happiness factor.

Per Spotrac, the Eagles would incur $41 million in dead cap for 2024 if they trade him before June 1, and if they trade him after June 1, they would take on $10.5 million in dead cap for 2024 and $30.8 million in dead cap for 2025.