A lot can still change. But Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown doesn’t sound like someone who wants to be traded.
Brown joined Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons on his podcast, Bleacher Report’s “The Edge,” this week and weighed in on where things stand with the Eagles.
“When I got to Philly, Philly welcomed me with open arms,” Brown said. “You know, that’s home, and I love them. I love the support. I love the accountability. I love everything else that they do. But Philly is Philly.”
Brown, who has not spoken with local reporters since December, was not asked specifically about the rampant trade rumors that have surrounded him for a while now.
But Brown did have this to say.
“As an offense, we need to come back and watch the tape and rediscover ourselves and go to work each and every day. Being accountable, and taking it one day at a time,” Brown said in San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl.
“We have great leaders in our locker room. I’m fortunate to be a part of that, especially on offense. We have a lot of talent, but talent gets us nowhere. It’s all about being detailed and being disciplined.”
Parsons then asked if Brown is feeling “excitement” after a flurry of coaching changes. Kevin Patullo was removed from his post as offensive coordinator and replaced by Packers assistant Sean Mannion. The Eagles also hired pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard.
“Of course. I’m always excited. Sometimes change is not a bad thing,” Brown said. “I have the utmost respect for KP. To me, he did a tremendous job, and he has a great heart. But I’m excited for the season. I’m excited for what’s to come.”
Now, it’s not as if Brown came out and said he didn’t want to be traded. He also could have just been trying to say the right things publicly.
But on their face, Brown’s words were encouraging for those who hope to see the three-time All-Pro receiver remain with the Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) before the opening kickoff of the NFL Wildcard playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Philadelphia . Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Of course, there’s a lot of time for things to change. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported on Saturday that Brown’s situation with the Eagles is “still unresolved.”
“His relationship with the team remains somewhat tenuous,” Russini wrote. “From what I’m hearing, substantial conversations about his future have not yet taken place, but expect talks to ramp up around the NFL combine in two weeks.”
Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni are expected to be at the NFL Combine and speak to the media in Indianapolis. So perhaps they’ll provide an update on the situation. Or maybe the Brown trade saga will continue to percolate throughout the offseason.
Either way, Brown — after the Eagles’ early playoff exit to the 49ers served as a disappointing end to a disappointing season — is eager to get better ahead of the 2026 season.
“You have good days, and you have bad days. Unfortunately, that day was a bad day,” Brown said of the 23-19 loss to the 49ers on Jan. 11. “But you look back on those things and you’re grateful. You can be grateful for the highs and the lows because you can rediscover yourself.
“And I know me personally, I’m excited to get in this lab and better myself each and every day and to grow. And then you see what you see when you see me.”