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The New England Patriots' trade plans for A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles seem like a foregone conclusion now.

The Eagles drafted a wide receiver with the No. 20 overall pick in the first round during Thursday's NFL Draft. Makai Lemon from USC is going to Philly.

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The Eagles already added Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks and Elijah Moore this offseason. They still have DeVonta Smith, too.

Brown won't be traded, likely, until after June 1 for financial reasons.

By trading up to draft USC WR Makai Lemon, the Eagles land more insurance for June’s expected AJ Brown trade to New England. https://t.co/z7iKPAnG4Q

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The Patriots added Romeo Doubs this offseason but let Stefon Diggs go.

They also still have Kayshon Boutte, but he's been involved in trade rumors.

Regardless, Brown could top a depth chart that also includes those two guys.

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