The Philadelphia Eagles have had no shortage of drama in the Nick Sirianni era, with the franchise so often inviting headlines for all the wrong reasons. Often, receiver A.J. Brown has been the source of drama, inviting it with his off-the-field comments and venting obvious frustrations on the sideline. This isn't anything new with the pass catcher going viral for reading a self-improvement book while sitting on the sideline. The receiver invites controversy and drama, and it is fair to wonder if the Eagles have had enough after this season.
Brown is under contract until the 2029 season making it obvious that any potential divorce is going to require a trade and a willingness to swallow a hefty dead cap hit. While taking on dead money is never ideal, it is hard to argue against finding a less volatile option to replace Brown, who is high on talent but also high on controversy. You still have DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley under contract, giving you two elite building blocks.
With DeVonta Smitha nd Saquon Barkley still under contract, there are still two elite pieces on offense even if the Eagles decide to trade Brown. Add in the fact that Philadelphia's defensive roster remains supremely talented in a winnable NFC East, and there is no reason to believe the Eagles won't attract another star target. One who is willing to do the dirty work and sacrifice in favor of winning. This is something that Brown hasn't done, making it clear he is a selfish player who prefers getting the football and being involved over playing any role that it takes to win.
Eagles Could Reach Breaking Point with A.J. Brown's Antics After 2025 Season
One would think that winning a Super Bowl and being a dominating force within Philly's offense would've been enough to quell the frustrations of the receiver. Instead, it seems to have emboldened the pass catcher to take shots that appear to be directed at his quarterback. While Brown was quick to deny this, there simply is a frustrating lack of accountability and self-awareness that has left the Eagles with no choice but to entertain a trade.
Parting ways with Brown opens up the chance to bring in another playmaker and takes away a constant source of drama. This is the type of move Philly must make if they're serious about building around Jalen Hurts and perhaps building off last year's Super Bowl run into more than one great season.
This logic remains whether Philadelphia's season ends in another Super Bowl victory or in a first-round defeat. Brown has made it clear that winning isn't going to change his outlook or what is important to the receiver.
If the Eagles continue to keep Brown rostered, there is going to be frustrating drama or a level of the unknown with a player proven to be volatile. With this in mind, it makes a great deal of sense to explore trade possibilities in hopes of improving the consistency of a group that, at times, cannot get out of its own way. Subtracting Brown goes a long way in ending this and giving Philly an offense completely focused on the ultimate goal.