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Eagles Forced Patriots’ Hand in Trade

June 04, 2026

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June 4, 2026 | Edition #429

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We know the A.J. Brown trade didn't just happen overnight. Behind the scenes, the Eagles and Patriots had been circling a deal for the star receiver for months as both sides tried to gain the upper hand. But now, with more details of the negotiations coming to light, it turns out Philly was willing to play hardball to get exactly what it wanted.

How the Eagles leveraged the situation to get the deal done on their terms.

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Another day of OTAs is officially in the books! Here are 5 key takeaways from the latest sessions:

  • Jared Verse took part in practice drills with the Browns for the first time since his trade from the Rams.

  • Alvin Kamara participated in the Saints' OTAs, noting that there is "no beef" between him and the team despite the uncertainty around his future in New Orleans.

  • Rashid Shaheed stood out at the Seahawks’ OTAs with several explosive plays, including a 40-yard dart catch from Sam Darnold.

  • The Giants' newest addition to the WR room - Braxton Berrios, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Odell Beckham Jr. - all made plays during team drills.

  • Christian Gonzalez was absent from Patriots’ OTAs as he continues to seek a long-term contract extension.

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