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Patriots legend makes strong final push for A.J. Brown trade

New England Patriots legend Rodney Harrison is imploring the team to acquire Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown ahead of the June 1 deadline.

Waiting until after 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday would save the Eagles more than $40 million in dead cap money. A trade with the Patriots involving the three-time All-Pro receiver would put an end to rumors and speculation that have spanned throughout the offseason.

Harrison believes that the Patriots need to get the deal done, noting the urgency as the team looks to make it back to the Super Bowl in 2026.

“They need to do it. When you look at the Patriots receivers, they don't have that identity," said Brown, via ESPN's Mike Reiss. "And the thing I picked up last year, no one was really afraid of them. When you put that 6-2, 225-pound guy out there, it gives the offense a different look and forces defenses to respect that. He would give them a toughness and open up so many things from a strategy standpoint. He still has it. When A.J. is engaged and excited to play and feels like he's a big part of the game-plan, there's not many better than him."

Brown would make an immediate impact as the Patriots' new No. 1 receiver, if a deal gets done.

The Patriots released Stefon Diggs, their leading receiver from 2025, at the start of the league year. They have since added emerging wideout Romeo Doubs to their receiving corps in free agency. Brown's addition to the roster could elevate the team to a different level and greatly improve their Super Bowl hopes.

All eyes will be on the clock on Monday.

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