NFL Mock Trade: The Eagles Send A.J. Brown To The Broncos

<p data-mm-id="_c3omyifrp">A.J. Brown was acquired by the Eagles ahead of the 2022 season. In his three full seasons with the team, he produced impressive numbers: 88 catches for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022, averaging 17.0 yards per reception in 17 games; 106 catches for 1,456 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2023, averaging 13.7 yards per reception in 17 games; and 67 catches for 1,079 yards and 7 touchdowns in 13 games, averaging 16.1 yards per reception.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner1" data-google-query-id="CPOdoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner1" style="display:block !important"></div></div>
<p data-mm-id="_u0ubufayw">So far this season, however, his production has dropped significantly — he has just 19 catches for 194 yards and 1 touchdown, averaging 10.2 yards per reception through five games. Brown has reportedly grown frustrated with his role in the offense, and the Eagles could look to trade him, especially since they are 4-1 without him producing much, and he still carries significant trade value.</p><div class="in-article-ad">
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<p data-mm-id="_cvmrvh8lr">A.J. Brown’s track record speaks for itself. He has amassed 7,220 career yards and 50 touchdowns over 95 NFL games. If traded to a new team, his volume and usage are likely to increase, giving him the opportunity to return to peak production.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner2" data-google-query-id="CPSdoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner2" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-mm-id="_vtlbs76lr"><strong> Denver Broncos Receive:</strong></p>
<p data-mm-id="_jty9l1l9p"><strong>WR A.J Brown</strong></p>
<p data-mm-id="_m831p0n15"><strong>Philadelphia Eagles Receive:</strong></p>
<p data-mm-id="_cu29gt2fk"><strong>2026 3rd round pick</strong></p>
<p data-mm-id="_wo642qk6t"><strong>WR Marvin Mims Jr.</strong></p>
<p data-mm-id="_9lftj5620">A.J. Brown’s fantasy value would almost certainly rise if he were traded to the Denver Broncos. Denver currently ranks 15th in the NFL in passing yards per game at 214.6 — a significant improvement over Philadelphia, which ranks 31st with just 161.8. In the Broncos’ offense, Brown would have far more opportunities to showcase his skills with Bo Nix delivering the football.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div class="adsconex-banner-parallax" data-ad-placement="banner20" id="div_ub_inpage20"><div class="ubparallax_wrapper" id="ubparallax_wrapper" style=""><div class="ubparallax_ad-wrapper"><div align="center" class="ubparallax_ad" data-google-query-id="CIOeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-parallax" style="display: none;"></div></div></div></div></div>
<p data-mm-id="_kizm8zu5l">As for Marvin Mims Jr., his fantasy value could go in either direction. He was third on the Broncos’ depth chart behind Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, and he would likely find himself behind DeVonta Smith on the Eagles’ depth chart. However, he could compete with Jahan Dotson for WR2 opportunities, giving him a potential path to increased involvement.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner3" data-google-query-id="CPWdoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner3" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-mm-id="_uo64qob59">Trading A.J. Brown removes a potential headache for the Eagles and allows the offense to maintain a run-heavy approach centered on Saquon Barkley. DeVonta Smith could see a modest increase in targets as he assumes the role of the clear WR1. Running backs A.J. Dillon and Tank Bigsby may take on expanded roles in a fully committed rushing attack, while receivers Marvin Mims Jr., Jahan Dotson, and tight end Dallas Goedert could compete for the remaining targets left behind by Brown.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner4" data-google-query-id="CPadoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner4" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-mm-id="_0kqbwswdy">If acquired, A.J. Brown would immediately become the Broncos’ WR1. Denver’s current top three receivers are Courtland Sutton, who has 365 yards and three touchdowns; Troy Franklin, with 231 yards and one touchdown; and Marvin Mims Jr., with 119 yards and one touchdown. Sutton leads the receiving group with 298 snaps, followed by Franklin with 225 and Mims Jr. with 143. If Brown joins the team, it’s reasonable to expect him to take over Sutton’s snap share, Sutton to move into Franklin’s role, and Franklin to slide into Mims Jr.’s current spot.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div id="div_ub_inpage21"><div class="ubparallax_wrapper" id="ubparallax_wrapper" style=""><div class="ubparallax_ad-wrapper"><div align="center" class="ubparallax_ad" data-google-query-id="CISeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-parallax1" style="display: none;"></div></div></div></div></div>
<p data-mm-id="_6ypf4okum">A trade sending A.J. Brown to the Broncos would further shift the Eagles’ identity toward a run-first offense. It would boost the fantasy stock of Philadelphia’s running backs and open up more target opportunities for the remaining pass catchers. For Denver, Brown would bring a true WR1 presence, giving the offense a major lift and fueling legitimate Super Bowl aspirations.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div class="js_adsconex_block" data-ad-placement-id="71373" data-site-type="metaconex" data-type="ad_block" id="related-content-block-metaconex"><div class="adsconex-header" style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(233, 230, 230);">
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<p data-mm-id="_waznini7o">In terms of A.J. Brown’s fantasy value, this move would likely result in a significant boost, as he would once again become the focal point of an offense designed to run through him.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner5" data-google-query-id="CPedoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner5" style="display: none;"></div></div><div style="margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid #edeff2cf;"><h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Brock Purdy Igпites Firestorm Over NFL’s Bad Bυппy Halftime Decisioп</h2><div class="recommended-thumbnail" style="margin: 15px 0;"><img alt="" class="lazy-img" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/licensed-image?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJ52-vOtIsoK3b1RhTrgdGuefWa28Mup-rF6nttILEfFoAMKJCtLLgdPVpR3oq_XN8Rh8QkAkuBi0_rBY" height="240" width="360"/></div><div class="recommended-wrapper"><p data-end="267" data-start="162">The NFL thought it was rolling out an entertainment headline. Instead, it set off a political earthquake.</p>
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<p data-end="397" data-start="269">On Tuesday, the league proudly announced that global music superstar Bad Bunny would headline the Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner6" data-google-query-id="CPidoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner6" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-end="572" data-start="399">Within hours, the focus shifted away from music to one of the most explosive controversies in recent NFL history courtesy of <strong data-end="571" data-start="524">San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy</strong>.</p>
<h3 data-end="603" data-start="574">Purdy’s Stunning Outburst<div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner7" data-google-query-id="CPmdoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner7" style="display: none;"></div></div></h3>
<p data-end="657" data-start="605">In a postgame media session, Purdy didn’t hold back.</p>
<p data-end="748" data-start="659">His words detonated like dynamite, sparking outrage and debate across sports and culture.</p>
<p data-end="901" data-start="750">“Bad Bunny is a Spanish-singing puppet of the Left, and the league has just declared war on America!” Purdy declared, his voice tight with frustration.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner8" data-google-query-id="CPqdoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner8" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-end="1013" data-start="903">For a player usually known for his calm demeanor and measured tone, the tirade shocked reporters into silence.</p>
<p data-end="1178" data-start="1015">What began as an innocuous announcement about halftime entertainment suddenly transformed into a cultural battlefield – one Purdy was all too willing to step into.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner9" data-google-query-id="CPudoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner9" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<h3 data-end="1209" data-start="1180">The NFL’s Halftime Gamble</h3>
<p data-end="1313" data-start="1211">The Super Bowl Halftime Show has always been one of the most-watched events in American entertainment.</p>
<p data-end="1456" data-start="1315">In recent years, the league has sought to expand its reach by booking international megastars: Rihanna, Shakira, J Balvin, and now Bad Bunny.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner10" data-google-query-id="CPydoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner10" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-end="1602" data-start="1458">Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap sensation, has sold out stadiums across the globe and dominated charts in multiple languages.</p>
<p data-end="1709" data-start="1604">His selection was intended to highlight the NFL’s growing international audience and celebrate diversity.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner11" data-google-query-id="CP2doZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner-11" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-end="1803" data-start="1711">But for Purdy, and a vocal contingent of fans, the move represented something else entirely.</p>
<h3 data-end="1838" data-start="1805">From Stage to Political Arena</h3>
<p data-end="1935" data-start="1840">Purdy accused the NFL of caving to cultural forces that he believes have politicized the sport.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner12" data-google-query-id="CP6doZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner-12" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-end="2048" data-start="1937">His claim that the league was “bowing to Democratic propaganda” struck a nerve, instantly polarizing reactions.</p>
<p data-end="2157" data-start="2050">Supporters hailed Purdy as a truth-teller, praising him for voicing frustrations about the NFL’s direction.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner13" data-google-query-id="CP-doZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner-13" style="display: none;"></div></div>
<p data-end="2275" data-start="2159">Detractors condemned his comments as xenophobic and divisive, arguing that Bad Bunny’s artistry transcends politics.</p>
<p data-end="2387" data-start="2277">By midnight, hashtags like #PurdyVsNFL, #BadBunnyBowl, and #KeepPoliticsOutOfFootball were trending worldwide.</p>
<h3 data-end="2418" data-start="2389">Fallout Inside the League<div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner14" data-google-query-id="CICeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner-14" style="display: none;"></div> </div></h3>
<p data-end="2475" data-start="2420">The NFL’s front office scrambled to manage the fallout.</p>
<p data-end="2566" data-start="2477">League officials released a carefully worded statement defending the choice of Bad Bunny:</p>
<p data-end="2733" data-start="2568">“The Super Bowl Halftime Show celebrates music, culture, and unity. Bad Bunny is one of the world’s most influential artists, and we are proud to have him headline.”</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner18n" data-google-query-id="CIaeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner18" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<p data-end="2800" data-start="2735">Privately, however, insiders admitted the uproar blindsided them.</p>
<p data-end="3011" data-start="2802">Purdy’s comments weren’t just from a fringe player – they came from the face of the <strong data-end="2909" data-start="2886">San Francisco 49ers</strong> franchise, one of the NFL’s rising stars, and a quarterback seen as a pillar for the league’s future.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner19" data-google-query-id="CIeeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner19" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<h3 data-end="3039" data-start="3013">49ers in the Crossfire</h3>
<p data-end="3110" data-start="3041">The <strong data-end="3068" data-start="3045">San Francisco 49ers</strong> organization was thrust into crisis mode.</p>
<p data-end="3217" data-start="3112">Purdy, their $240 million franchise quarterback, had effectively declared war on the league’s leadership.</p>
<p data-end="3399" data-start="3219">Team officials reportedly urged Purdy to clarify his remarks, but the quarterback stood firm, telling one reporter, “I said what I said. Football is about America, not propaganda.”</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner20n" data-google-query-id="CIieoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner20" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<p data-end="3442" data-start="3401">For the 49ers, the situation is delicate.</p>
<p data-end="3590" data-start="3444">Alienating their star quarterback risks implosion, but standing against the NFL risks fines, sanctions, and damaged relationships with the league.</p>
<h3 data-end="3618" data-start="3592">The Music World Reacts<div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner21n" data-google-query-id="CImeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner21" style="display: none;"></div> </div></h3>
<p data-end="3712" data-start="3620">Bad Bunny himself has yet to respond directly, but the music industry erupted in solidarity.</p>
<p data-end="3870" data-start="3714">Fellow artists, from Cardi B to Maluma, condemned Purdy’s words as an attack not just on Bad Bunny but on the presence of Latin artists in American culture.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner22" data-google-query-id="CIqeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner22" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<p data-end="4008" data-start="3872">One record executive called Purdy’s remarks “a slap in the face to millions of fans who love Bad Bunny’s music, regardless of politics.”</p>
<p data-end="4107" data-start="4010">Others, however, admitted Purdy’s comments could fuel even greater interest in the halftime show.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner23" data-google-query-id="CIueoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner23" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<p data-end="4210" data-start="4109">“Like it or not, this controversy just made Super Bowl 2026 even bigger,” one industry insider noted.</p>
<h3 data-end="4243" data-start="4212">Fans Divide Down the Middle</h3>
<p data-end="4306" data-start="4245">The fan response mirrored America’s broader cultural divides.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner24" data-google-query-id="CIyeoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner24" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<p data-end="4415" data-start="4308">Supporters of Purdy: “He’s standing up for tradition. Football should unite Americans, not push an agenda.”</p>
<p data-end="4530" data-start="4417">Supporters of Bad Bunny: “This is racism in disguise. Bad Bunny earned this spot, and Purdy is scared of change.”</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner25" data-google-query-id="CI2eoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner25" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<p data-end="4707" data-start="4532">At bars, online forums, and radio shows, the debate raged. For some, this was about music. For others, it was about culture, politics, and who truly owns the Super Bowl stage.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner26" data-google-query-id="CI6eoZzVkpADFeHKFgUdQ0sAfA" id="ub-banner26" style="display: none;"></div> </div>
<h3 data-end="4731" data-start="4709">The Bigger Picture</h3>
<p data-end="4787" data-start="4733">Purdy’s outburst is more than just a one-day headline.</p>
<p data-end="4927" data-start="4789">It’s a snapshot of the NFL’s struggle to balance tradition with globalization, patriotism with diversity, and football with entertainment.</p><div class="in-article-ad"><div align="center" class="adsconex-banner" data-ad-placement="banner27" id="ub-banner27"></div> </div>
<p data-end="5011" data-start="4929">The league wants the halftime show to reflect its growing international influence.</p>
<p data-end="5159" data-start="5013">Purdy’s words reflect a fanbase that feels football should remain a uniquely American ritual, free from global pop stars and political undertones.</p>
<p data-end="5288" data-start="5161">Caught in the middle are millions of fans who just want to watch the game without controversy – an increasingly impossible ask.</p></div></div>

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