That’s why when teams called in the offseason to inquire about trading for Brown, they were told, “No chance.” It’s also why any potential trade with the Nov. 4 deadline approaching is considered extremely unlikely, sources say.<\/p>\n
By his lofty standards, Brown is having a down season. He’s on pace for a career-low 10.8 yards per reception, with only 14 receptions for 151 yards through four games.<\/p>\n
Brown, however, stated his desire to be more involved in the offense of late is not driven by stats or individual performance.<\/p>\n
“It’s not just for targets or anything, to put numbers up, no,” Brown said on Wednesday. “I see that we’re struggling, and I’m a guy that wants the ball in those times when we can’t find a way. Give it to me. When the game’s on the line, give the ball to me.”<\/p>\n
That’s what happened in the Eagles’ comeback win<\/a> over the Rams in Week 3. Down, 26-7, Hurts was willing to throw 50-50 balls to Brown he wouldn’t in previous games. Those passes resulted in completions to Brown and set up plays for other targets, such as a touchdown to tight end Dallas Goedert<\/a>that started the rally.<\/p>\n But in the win over the Bucs last week, Hurts played it safe in the second half to nurse a lead the Eagles were able to hold.<\/p>\n It’s not the first time Brown’s apparent frustrations in the Eagles’ offense became a storyline. It happened in 2024<\/a>, as well, prior to their Super Bowl run.<\/p>\n Brown was asked by reporters this week during his mea culpa session at his locker if he wanted to stay in Philly.<\/p>\n “Absolutely,” said Brown, who sources say would garner a Micah Parsons<\/a>-like package in a trade, anyway. “This is my home, you know? I did it to myself. But this is my home, man. I love it here. But you just see frustration because obviously we want to be great and most definitely I want to be great, as well.”<\/p>\n