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When the 2026 offseason began, it didn’t seem as though the Philadelphia Eagles felt comfortable entertaining the idea of trading A.J. Brown.

Although the three-time Pro Bowler hasn’t been on great terms with the franchise after a drama-filled 2025-26 season, he’s still the franchise’s go-to receiving option who helped it win its second Super Bowl in 2025.

However, recent reports have suggested that an offseason trade on Brown is a likely possibility after Philadelphia’s first-round NFL draft move (it selected USC WR Makai Lemon 20th overall. Although the consensus is that Brown will land with the New England Patriots, the Los Angeles Rams have been rumored to pursue the 1,000-yard wideout.

According to the Athletic's Nate Atkins, the Rams have made their stance clear on executing a deal for Brown closer to June. 1.

“Los Angeles is not expected to target Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown despite earlier trade talks,” Atkins wrote Wednesday.

The Rams’ stance on a potential trade for Brown makes perfect sense. Unlike the Patriots, the Rams boast a high-caliber receiving core that should undoubtedly receive a top-10 ranking heading into the new season (Davante Adams and Puka Nacua headline the Rams’ WR room).

Without any additional moves at the position, Los Angeles should feel confident about their chances of dethroning the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC and returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2022.

Needless to say, New England, which is currently without a No. 1 receiver, needs Brown far more than Los Angeles does.

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