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Eagles GM's Surprise Trade Lands Star WR A.J. Brown
14 Aug
Summary
- Eagles GM Howie Roseman traded 18th and 101st picks for A.J. Brown
- Brown has been a top target for Eagles QB Jalen Hurts since joining in 2022
- Roseman kept the trade details secret until the last minute to surprise the team
In a move that will be remembered as one of the most lopsided trades in NFL history, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans during the 2022 NFL Draft. According to Eagles GM Howie Roseman, the trade was finalized earlier that day, but he kept the details under wraps to surprise his own team.
Roseman revealed that he had to first secure a contract extension with Brown before completing the trade, which sent the 18th and 101st overall picks to the Titans. The Titans then used the 18th pick to draft receiver Treylon Burks, who they later released during training camp. Meanwhile, Brown has become a dominant force in the Eagles' offense, posting over 1,400 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons with the team.
Roseman's masterful negotiation and ability to keep the trade a secret until the last minute paid off, as the Eagles were able to land a true star in Brown without their team even knowing about it. The move has proven to be a game-changer for the Eagles, who won the Super Bowl just one season after acquiring Brown.
