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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown missed Week 8’s game against the New York Giants with a hamstring injury but has remained the most talked-about star on the team as they approach their Week 9 bye and the trade deadline looming next Tuesday, Nov. 4. It’s no secret that Brown has grown frustrated at times with his overall usage and the number of targets he receives each week. That frustration has sparked debate over whether Philadelphia might consider moving him for draft compensation or a player who could fit seamlessly into the team’s identity, which remains focused on running the football—whether with Saquon Barkley or Jalen Hurts—before leaning on a pass-heavy approach. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter offered a major update regarding the potential trade of Brown. Speaking on “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” Schefter said he doesn’t expect the Eagles to move Brown by next week’s deadline. “One move I’m not expecting; I’m not expecting A.J. Brown to be traded, despite all the conversation,” Schefter said, after breaking down other players who could be on the move and the teams targeting specific positions. More NFL: Jets QB Justin Fields Sends Blunt Message After Woody Johnson Criticism One week ahead of the NFL trade deadline, some intel from around the league:Cc: @tyschmit 🎧 https://t.co/lMHQCL5ZKV pic.twitter.com/rvjjOMEWaN— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 28, 2025 More NFL: 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Opens Up About Trade Deadline After Tough Loss Before suffering his hamstring injury, Brown delivered his best performance of the season for the Eagles’ offense. Despite catching only four passes, he totaled 121 yards and two touchdowns, sealing the game with a fourth-quarter reception. However, he’s had two games this season in which he recorded no more than two receptions and didn’t gain more than 10 yards in either contest. The inconsistency, whether in his production or the targets he’s receiving from Hurts, has prevented Brown from clicking at a steady rate all season. The same can be said for WR DeVonta Smith, who has shown flashes of brilliance but has also had multiple games with minimal production. A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana Drama often follows success, and the Eagles, fresh off a Super Bowl victory, remain firmly atop the NFC East, looking like clear favorites heading into November. However, the longer Brown’s frustration grows, the more it could affect the team’s chemistry down the stretch. Outside of Barkley, he remains their most important offensive weapon. More NFL: NFL Expected to ‘Make a Statement’ With Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Punishment
