Howie Roseman Reiterates ‘AJ Brown Is an Eagle’ Despite Bringing in 2 Receivers

Howie Roseman is rumored to be waiting to trade AJ Brown after June 1st when the WR's dead cap hit drops by $20 million.

Howie Roseman Reiterates ‘AJ Brown Is an Eagle’ Despite Bringing in 2 Receivers

AJ Brown and GM Howie Roseman (Image via Underdog NFL/PHLY Eagles/X)

In Short
  • Howie Roseman confirmed that AJ Brown is not being traded, stating, "AJ Brown is an Eagle."
  • Recent signings of receivers Marquise Brown and Dontayvion Wicks have fueled trade rumors about AJ Brown.
  • Roseman criticized a recent ESPN article about Jalen Hurts, calling it unfair and emphasizing direct communication with players.

Analysts and fans are watching what Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman does with the team, especially with AJ Brown being a subject of trade rumors.

The wide receiver’s dissatisfaction was evident last season. It was also there during their run to win Super Bowl LIX, but lifting the Vince Lombardi trophy may have glossed over his struggles.

Last season, it became evident to the point where even his teammates and everyone in the football world felt he might ask for a move away from the franchise.

Then it came to light that he had asked for a trade numerous times during the season. Even though fans did not appreciate it, they have come around to accepting the fact that Brown might leave.

What do you think the odds are that I’m answering this question any different than I answered anywhere else?… AJ Brown is an Eagle.

Howie Roseman said to a reporter

This was the general manager’s response when a reporter started asking about AJ Brown‘s future with the team. Roseman essentially interrupted the question before it was completed, and reminded the reporter and those in the room that he was not going to answer it any differently.

The fact that he reiterated his stance on the star wideout’s current status with the team should be enough for the media and fans to shut down any more conversations about it. However, recent trade activity suggests that those debates will not stop anytime soon.

Rumors about AJ Brown will continue until the trade deadline passes

No matter what or how Howie Roseman replies to such questions, the reason reporters want to know more is simply because of the general manager’s actions over the past weeks.

Howie Roseman embracing AJ Brown
Howie Roseman embracing AJ Brown (Image via PhEagles Central/X)

First, he signed Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown to a one-year deal. The former Kansas City Chiefs wideout might not be thought of as a player good enough to replace AJ Brown, but his mere presence brought up those doubts.

Then, Roseman dealt two late-round picks to the Green Bay Packers to land Dontayvion Wicks. He then signed the 24-year-old to a one-year, $12.5 million contract.

Fans felt that such a salary is rich for a wideout who could not average 500 yards in his two years in Wisconsin. That is why such rumors and doubts continued to float around anything and everything the Eagles did.

Wicks is four years younger and has the potential to become a solid WR1 down the line. It is just that he needs first-team reps. If AJ Brown were to continue playing for the Eagles next season, many wondered where that playing time would come.

Since Howie Roseman is not known to make glaring mistakes, the overall feeling is that the Ole Miss alum will be gone soon. That is why these questions will not stop at least until next season’s trade deadline passes.

Howie Roseman shuts down ESPN’s Jalen Hurts hit piece

While reporters had their time to talk about everything Eagles-related with Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni, one journalist asked the GM about Jalen Hurts‘ standing with the team.

I have seen those reports… It’s unfair to have these articles written. But I understand that’s what sells at this point. It’s unfortunate.

Roseman replied

He reiterated that if the Eagles’ franchise and their personnel have to say anything to their players, they would do it face-to-face. They are not the ones to do things behind the players’ backs.

This seems like he was debunking the claims in the article published by ESPN, labeling it as something that needed to be written to sell, as controversial topics attract attention.

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