Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni just caused a stir with his latest comments about A.J. Brown.
Speaking with reporters at the NFL Combine, Sirianni was asked directly if Brown will be here next season, Sirianni’s response was not as straightforward.
“Will A.J. be here next season? I think we’re still in a spot, like, I can’t guarantee how anything is going to play out into next season. I’m thinking I’m going to be the coach next season, but you can’t guarantee anything past tomorrow,” he said.
Brown has been the subject of trade speculation this offseason following a 2025 campaign in which he openly expressed his frustration with the offensive operation.
Brown, 28, has arguably been the best receiver in Eagles history, posting two 1,400-yard seasons while helping the team to a pair of Super Bowl appearances in four years. He had 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
The Eagles would absorb a dead cap hit of over $40 million if they dealt Brown before June 1, compared with less than $20 million in dead cap if a trade is consummated after that date. The team acquiring Brown would be responsible for his $29 million salary in 2026 and around $4 million in guaranteed money in 2027, per Roster Management System.
