BREAKING: TRADE RUMORS AROUND A.J. BROWN REACH BOILING POINT IN PHILLY
Trade rumors surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ star wide receiver A.J. Brown are starting to heat up. The 28-year-old Super Bowl champion is seemingly frustrated with Philly’s offense.
Frustrations In Philly
Following the Eagles’ Week 5 loss to the Denver Broncos, they traveled to East Rutherford to face division rival, the New York Giants. The 1-4 Giants showed up and showed out, dominating every phase of the game and winning 34-17.
Things seem to be getting stranger with Philly, and Brown’s postgame interview didn’t exactly throw water on anything. If Brown were to be traded, who would be best suited for his talents?
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been floating around in trade rumors regarding Brown, but they could be a great destination for him. They’re dealing with injuries to Ricky Pearsall, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and George Kittle. Even quarterback Brock Purdy has been
Despite all of the Niners’ injuries, they’re 4-1 and leading the NFC West. Purdy, Kittle, and Pearsall are all expected back in the next few weeks. Brown could make an immediate impact and make the team even scarier when everyone’s healthy.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) catches a pass over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
The AFC North has been flipped on its head this season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-1 and leading the division. Mike Tomlin seems to be going all-in this season before having to bring some youth to the team.
Adding Brown to an offense with Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, and D.K. Metcalf opens up a world of possibilities. Pittsburgh needs another receiver to line up with Metcalf, and Brown is the perfect fit for it. If the Steelers are truly going all-in this year, it wouldn’t hurt to call Howie Roseman and shoot their shot.
Buffalo Bills
Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) practices before the game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
The Buffalo Bills might be the least likely team to trade for Brown, but it would shake the NFL to its core if they did. Josh Allen’s leading receivers are Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and tight end Dalton Kincaid. As good as they are, the biggest criticism in Buffalo is that the MVP lacks a superstar supporting cast.
Brown catching passes from Allen would be lethal to secondaries. Not only can he make big plays, but his presence can give the rest of the receiving corps countless opportunities. This move would put Buffalo firmly ahead of everyone in the race to Super Bowl LX.
New England Patriots
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye looks for a receiver during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 5, 2025. Behind him Bills Joey Bosa heads towards him hoping to sack him.
The most obvious destination for Brown would be the New England Patriots. Second-year QB Drake Maye has unlimited potential, and the goal now is to build around him. Stefon Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million deal with New England in the offseason, and his presence is already paying off.
The Pats are rebuilding, but they’re off to a tremendous start. They went 4-13 last season, and new head coach Mike Vrabel has already led them to a 3-2 start. They still have more cap space than any other NFL team, and adding Brown would accelerate the threat of this promising offense.
End Of My A.J. Brown Rant
While the Eagles have insisted they have no plans to trade Brown, it is fun to speculate. The defending Super Bowl champions are in a skid, and trading away their number one receiver would change the entire NFL landscape. With Philly having a long week after Thursday night, they could start exploring all possibilities.
Brian Callahan on the Hot Seat - Titans May Already Have Callahan’s Replacement
The Tennessee Titans were embarrassed on Sunday, losing 41-20 at home to their AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts. It represented the franchise's ninth consecutive loss dating back to the 2024 campaign, their sixth straight at Nissan Stadium. Head coach Brian Callahan is now an unthinkable 3-17 through 20 contests in charge, and is undoubtedly on the hot seat.
The scenes at Nissan Stadium were grim on Sunday. Even in Week 3, the presence of No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward isn't enough to maintain a fair weather fan base's interest in the team, proven by the lackluster attendance numbers. Owner Amy Adams Strunk was in attendance for Sunday's disaster.
Adams Strunk was on the field during a halftime ceremony when CEO Burke Nihill was booed before he helped induct Mike Keith into the Titans' Ring of Honor. Keith, rightfully so, received loud cheers from the emphatic crowd, who made their disdain for Callahan and the current football product abundantly clear. If Callahan is fired anytime soon, and the chances of him being let go increased on Sunday, the Titans have a potential interim successor on staff in senior offensive assistant Mike McCoy.
Titans' offensive assistant Mike McCoy is the perfect Brian Callahan interim successor
McCoy is one of three Titans assistants on staff with interim/head coaching experience. Bill Callahan and John "Bones" Fassel are the other two. The elder Callahan would obviously be disinterested in succeeding his fired son, and there's merit in keeping Fassel as the special teams coordinator, considering how much that unit has improved.
The Titans hired the 53-year-old McCoy earlier this year. He was the Denver Broncos' offensive coordinator from 2009 to 2012, and the San Diego Chargers' head coach from 2013 to 2016. McCoy amassed a coaching record of 27-37, and his four years of experience would make him a legitimate candidate in a caretaker role.
McCoy then returned to the Broncos as offensive coordinator in 2017, and held the same role with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. He could call plays if necessary. Alternatively, assuming Callahan disciple and current OC Nick Holz would be fired alongside him, quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree would be a good candidate to call plays after doing so on an interim basis with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023.
The Titans have options should they fire Callahan and need to name an interim. Dennard Wilson and Fassel will probably receive the majority of recommendations. However, McCoy is the most logical candidate, with quarterbacks coach Hardegree in a play-calling role.
