The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly preparing to make a move for A.J. Brown, with the trade price becoming more apparent. According to Sports Illustrated reporter Albert Breer, the potential cost for acquiring Brown is starting to take shape. Breer stated, “My sense is that A.J. Brown”s camp has a feel for his potential trade market.” He emphasized that while Eagles general manager Howie Roseman may not actively seek to trade Brown, he is open to listening to offers for the star receiver, who is 29 years old and boasts four 1,000-yard seasons in his four years with Philadelphia.
Breer went on to compare Brown”s trade potential to the Stefon Diggs trade that occurred in 2024. In that deal, the Buffalo Bills traded Diggs to the Houston Texans, sending him along with a sixth-round pick and a fifth-rounder for a second-round pick in 2025. At the time of his trade, Diggs was slightly older than Brown, having just turned 30, and also came off four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with his previous team.
Roseman is expected to seek a first-round pick or potentially more, especially if competitive interest arises from multiple teams. Breer noted, “How good that deal is, I”d think, will probably determine whether a deal happens at all.” A.J. Brown was originally traded from the Tennessee Titans to the Eagles in 2022 for the 18th and 101st overall picks. The Rams currently hold the 13th and 29th picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
Another element influencing trade negotiations could be the lack of championship success and its aftermath for the Bills, as highlighted by last season”s playoff exit and the subsequent firing of head coach Sean McDermott, who was replaced by offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Following his trade to the Texans, Diggs also voided the final three years of his contract, effectively making him a one-year rental for Houston, which impacted his overall trade value.
In contrast, A.J. Brown still has three years remaining on his current contract. His asking price may reflect the original deal that sent him from Tennessee, adjusted for his current salary, the fact that both the Rams and Eagles are in the same conference, and Brown”s age and wear and tear over the years. Breer speculated that if the Rams were to offer their 29th overall selection and a day-three pick, Brown could find himself in Los Angeles as early as March.
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