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Adam Schefter Gives Critical Update On Patriots-A.J. Brown Trade Rumors originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
So, what's the deal with A.J. Brown and the New England Patriots?
Numerous offseason rumors have indicated the Patriots eventually will trade for the star receiver. In fact, recent rumors suggest there's a handshake agreement between New England and Philadelphia to complete a deal after June 1, when trading Brown would become more financially reasonable for the Eagles.
However, ESPN's Adam Schefter contradicted those rumors during a recent "The Pat McAfee Show" appearance.
"My understanding recently was such that the Eagles weren't in a rush to make a move," Schefter said. "That if they made a move, it would come after June 1st.
"Now, a lot of people have connected the Patriots. That's a logical landing spot. But what we don't know is what's going to happen with New England from now until June 1st. ... There's no under-the-table, to my knowledge, handshake agreement between the two sides to get A.J. Brown to New England despite the rumors."
Schefter added that the Patriots, given their controversial history, aren't interested in doing the kind of handshake deals that would go against "the spirit" of the NFL -- whatever that means.
Brown obviously would be a huge get for the Patriots.
He remains one of the NFL's best receivers despite having a lengthy injury history. Brown's mercurial personality is somewhat concerning, but it's fair to assume that head coach Mike Vrabel knows how to handle him, given their time together with the Tennessee Titans.
In 15 games last season, Brown posted seven catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns. He eclipsed 1,000 yards in six of his first seven NFL campaigns.
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