Some players want to win Super Bowls, others want as much money as possible, and others want stats. In a perfect world, a star wide receiver would be able to have all three.Â
Unfortunately, that isn’t as common as it might seem around the NFL.Â
For Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, that’s something he’s dealing with. While Brown has put up some impressive numbers throughout his career and has even won at the highest level, his usage is decreasing more than ever during the 2025 campaign.
There were questions about whether Brown would see the football more in the Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos, but he only had five receptions for 43 yards. For a player who already seems a bit upset, it’s something the Eagles might have to face sooner rather than later, unfortunately.Â
Despite the chatter, moving on from Brown doesn’t make any sense. The Eagles are once again in a position to win a Super Bowl, so trading the top wide receiver on the roster would never make sense. However, others don’t believe that’s the case, including Alex Kay of Bleacher Report, who proposed a deal to send him to the Buffalo Bills for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 conditional third-round pick.Â
âA.J. Brown may be one of the league’s highest-paid wide receivers, but you wouldn’t be able to tell given his usage and production over the first five weeks of the season. The Philadelphia Eagles star has tallied just 19 catches on 36 targets for 194 yards and one touchdown.
âWith Brown only on par for 660 receiving yards this season, it makes sense for Philadelphia to move on from the 28-year-old at the trade deadline… The Buffalo Bills make for an intriguing landing spot. They boast the same 4-1 record as Philadelphia and have an MVP quarterback in Josh Allen leading their offense, but the team still lacks a true No. 1 wideout who can take the passing game to another level,â he wrote.
Would the Bills Be an Ideal Trade Partner?
The Buffalo Bills are one of the better teams in the NFL once again and have a real opportunity to win a Super Bowl. If there’s one benefit for the Philadelphia Eagles in sending him to the Bills, it’s the fact that they wouldn’t have to play Buffalo in a meaningful game, unless both teams got to the Super Bowl.Â
However, there’s a very good chance that happens, so it’s something the Eagles will have to consider.Â
Nonetheless, despite some previous reports, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported a few weeks ago that teams had called the Eagles about Brown. As of then, Howie Roseman was shutting down any calls coming his way.Â
âWhile weâre talking about big-time receivers, teams could sniff around before the trade deadline in early November, Phillyâs A.J. Brown, who had a quiet Week 1, drew some interest months ago.
âBut teams poking around during the offseason were told by Eagles GM Howie Roseman flat-out: No dice,â she wrote.
Should the Bills Trade for A.J. Brown?
Moving him to the Buffalo Bills would pose some potential questions. While Josh Allen could use another star wide receiver, Russini also brought up a great point. Just two years ago, the Philadelphia Eagles now find themselves in a similar spot to the Bills.
When Stefon Diggs wanted the football more, there was some frustration coming from his angle. Ultimately, they decided to move on from Diggs in a surprising move, but it just goes to show that these things happen, no matter where a player is, if a team is that good.Â
âAnd hereâs the reality: A No. 1 receiver wanting the ball more isnât breaking news. Just ask the other current undefeated team what it was like dealing with a frustrated wideout. The Bills tried sitting down Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs to talk it out. It worked until it didnât, and eventually, Diggs was shipped to Houston,â she added.
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