NFL Insider Makes Telling AJ Brown Trade Prediction

The A.J. Brown trade saga could finally be coming to an end.

If the Eagles trade Brown on or before June 1, they will take on that full $43.5 million in dead money in 2026.

However, if the Eagles trade Brown after 4 p.m. ET today they will spread that dead money over 2026 and 2027. The original bonus total of $16.35 million would hit the cap in 2026. The remaining bonus money of $27.1 million would hit the cap in 2027.

NFL insider Mike Garafolo believes the trade could happen as soon as tonight and he’d be surprised if Brown wasn’t a member of the New England Patriots by tonight.

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“Now, the window opens after June 1, but maybe it doesn’t close until the start of training camp,” Garafolo said. “After some conversations over the weekend I’m now, it’s closer to June 1, if not later tonight. I believe this is going to be really anticlimactic because we expect this to happen – for him to go to the Patriots.”

Garafolo was then asked his confidence level on a scale from 1-100 how surprised he’d be if Brown wasn’t traded to the Patriots within the next 48 hours.

“Ninety-five. 48 hours? I think we’re talking about are we sitting here tomorrow morning,” he said.

When asked if any team other than the Patriots could trade for the star wide receiver, Garafolo made it clear Brown will be headed to New England and anything else would be consider a major shock.

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 7:42 AM.