The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans in a stunning transaction.
With a bombshell trade, the Eagles shook up the NFL draft's first round on Thursday, acquiring standout receiver A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans for the 18th and 101st overall picks.
According to ESPN's Kimberley Martin, Brown has agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract with the Eagles, which includes $57 million in guaranteed money.
With a bombshell trade, the Eagles shook up the NFL draft's first round on Thursday, acquiring standout receiver A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans for the 18th and 101st overall picks.
According to ESPN's Kimberley Martin, Brown has agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract with the Eagles, which includes $57 million in guaranteed money.
The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans
Brown, 24, was in the final year of his rookie contract with the Titans, and his base pay was set to be just under $4 million in 2022.
Brown told ESPN's Turron Davenport, "This wasn't my fault." "I wanted to stay, but the offer they made was too low."
The Titans selected Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks with the 18th overall pick, despite previously stating that they would not consider moving Brown.
"At the end of the day, we have to make the difficult decisions — I have to make the difficult decisions," Titans general manager Jon Robinson said. "And there are other factors that influence such judgments. Certainly, funds play a role in making decisions and attempting to maximise value whenever possible. That is the choice we made today."
Titans coach Mike Vrabel stated, "I love A.J. personally, but I am extremely comfortable with how this went down and how Jon and I were able to navigate." "I try to be his supporter and make decisions for him. Unfortunately, we recognise that if we are going to be here for a long time, we will not be able to keep every player we draught and nurture."
Last season, Brown caught 63 passes for 869 yards and five scores in 13 games. In each of his first two seasons, he eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving, including a 70-catch, 1,075-yard season in 2020, when he hauled in a career-high 11 touchdowns.
Brown will be partnered with DeVonta Smith, the 10th overall pick last year, to form a deadly combo for quarterback Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni remarked, "We're incredibly happy to have [Brown] on this club." "He's a huge guy who's quick for his size and catches everything." There isn't anything projected. For the past three years, you've seen him do it in the NFL."
After the transaction, the Eagles' Super Bowl chances improved from 50/1 to 40/1 at Caesars Sportsbook. At Caesars, Philadelphia went from 20/1 to 18/1 to win the NFC, and they are now +325 to win the NFC East.
"Really thrilled to get him," Eagles GM Howie Roseman said, "simply in terms of how [Sirianni] can use him and his vision for A.J. Brown in our scheme and how he compliments the other guys that we have here." "His relationship with our quarterback, as you may or may not be aware, is one of the most fascinating aspects of his career. I'm excited to welcome him to Philadelphia."
