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Eagles Get 2028 First-Round Pick for A.J. Brown

Eagles GM Howie Roseman explains the team's decision to trade receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick.

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman defended the team's trade of star receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, explaining that "a pick is a pick" regardless of the year. The Eagles received a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for Brown. sports24.club

Roseman noted that while the Eagles would have preferred a 2027 first-round pick, the 2028 selection's value will depend on the Patriots' performance in 2027. The trade represents a significant return for a player who no longer wanted to remain with the team.