Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League AJ Brown TRADE to New England Patriots May Be Inevitable & Buffalo Bills Need to INVEST in Receivers
Apr 1, 2026
Rumors swirl about a blockbuster AJ Brown move to New England and the timing and salary mechanics that could make it happen. Buffalo’s recent neglect of receivers and their drafting misses are called out as problems that need correcting. Miami faces a receiver rebuild debate between bargain hunting and spending big. The Jets must nail their high draft pick and prioritize true impact talent.
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Fractured Relationships Force Trades Of Stars
- A fractured player-coach relationship can force teams to trade elite talent rather than keep them for performance alone.
- Luke Braun argues AJ Brown's interpersonal issues with the Eagles justify a trade and would fit New England as a true WR1 for Drake Maye.
June 1 Trade Timing Gives Patriots A Draft Edge
- The Patriots likely prefer acquiring AJ Brown after June 1 to reduce the Eagles' dead-cap hit and preserve draft flexibility.
- Tyler Rowland explains a June trade cuts Eagles dead cap from ~$40M to ~$20M and forces use of future picks in the deal.
Draft Aggressively While Waiting On A June Trade
- Use draft picks this year aggressively if you know a top free acquisition is coming in June.
- Tyler Rowland urges the Patriots could still draft a receiver at 31 while planning to add AJ Brown after the draft.