It’s hard to call the Eagles’ 2025-26 campaign anything but a disappointment. Sure, they managed to win 11 games and make the playoffs, but they were unceremoniously dispatched by a shorthanded 49ers’ squad in their first postseason contest.

More troublingly, the Eagles’ offense took a massive step back. They posted three straight seasons in the top eight in both yards and points per game, but slipped to 24th and 19th, respectively, in those categories last season. Their aerial attack was particularly uninspiring, ranking 23rd in passing yards per game.

A.J. Brown has served as the team’s top receiver for four straight years, but his efficiency numbers took a nosedive last season. His yards per target dipped from 11.1 in 2024-25 to just 8.3, which was tied for the worst mark of his career.

It appears as though a breakout between the two could be imminent. Brown voiced his frustrations with the offense on multiple occasions last year, and the Eagles appear willing to listen to trade offers. Their asking price is reportedly high, with the team seeking a first-round pick plus in a “Quennin Williams-type deal,” but there could still be some demand for the stud receiver.

A.J. Brown Trade Odds: Who Will Be His Next Team?

DraftKings has placed odds on where Brown will play in 2026-27, with two teams emerging as clear favorites:

That jibes with a recent report from NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, who said Brown will likely suit up for either the Eagles or the Patriots next season. He also noted that the saga could be over soon, with the Eagles looking to wrap things up before the start of the league year.

Let’s dive into the two favorites, as well as a few other potential landing spots.

Next Team Odds and Bets For A.J. Brown

Philadelphia Eagles (+125)

As much as Brown might want a change of scenery, you can’t blame Philly for wanting to hold on to him. Despite the offense’s struggles last season, Brown remains one of the most physically gifted receivers in the league. He’s still firmly in his prime at just under 29 years old, and removing him from the equation will make rebuilding the offense even more difficult.

Brown commanded a whopping 33% of the team’s targets last season, and he garnered 51% of their air yards. Both figures are up there with some of the best receivers in the league. DeVonta Smith was the only other receiver on the team with a target share above 7%, so removing Brown would leave a massive void in the team’s passing attack.

The good news is that the upcoming NFL Draft is chock-full of potential receivers. The Eagles could use their pick at No. 23 to potentially fill that void, and there should be a handful of worthy options available in the second or third round as well. Regardless of what they choose to do with Brown, fixing the passing attack has to be a top priority headed into the offseason.

New England Patriots (+130)

If the Eagles are going to move on from Brown, New England makes a ton of sense as a landing spot. They have a stud rookie quarterback, meaning they’re getting elite production at the most important position on the field for well below market value. That allows the Patriots to spend up at the other positions for premium talent.

Stefon Diggs was the No. 1 WR in New England last year by default, but he will not be back in 2026-27. The Patriots were very careful about putting too much on his plate after tearing his ACL in 2024-25, even during the playoffs. They should have no such concerns with Brown, who has been really durable throughout his NFL career.

The prospect of pairing Drake Maye with an alpha receiver should be tantalizing for the Patriots’ front office and fantasy players alike. It remains to be seen if they’ll meet the Eagles’ asking price, but they have already reportedly offered first- and third-round picks. Roseman has reportedly declined that offer, and it’s hard to imagine anyone being willing to fork over much more than that.

Baltimore Ravens (+800)

There’s a pretty big drop-off to the next tier of teams. However, the Ravens undoubtedly need to improve their passing attack. Maybe just getting a healthy season from Lamar Jackson is enough, but their lack of passing production down the stretch was a big reason they missed the playoffs.

Brown would be the best pass-catcher of Jackson’s career. He would give the Ravens what DeAndre Hopkins was supposed to when they traded for him two years ago: a big-bodied receiver capable of winning downfield. Unlike Hopkins, Brown is still on the right side of 30 and seems like a perfect stylistic fit.

The Ravens have a solid chunk of cap space available, so it wouldn’t be a massive shock if they swooped in and stole Brown from the Patriots at the 11th hour. At least one person seems to think the Ravens have something up their sleeve.

Seattle Seahawks (+2500)

Could the Seahawks make a splash move by going after Brown? It doesn’t seem likely that the Eagles would trade him to an NFC rival, but the Seahawks have a need for another receiver on paper.

Maybe adding Brown to a receiving corps that already has Jaxon Smith-Njigba is overkill, but the team is reportedly not close to re-signing Rashid Shaheed. If he departs in free agency, the cupboard is pretty bare outside of JSN.

Seattle has the cap space to potentially pull this move off, so it would be interesting to see if they kick the tires on it.

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