A.J. Brown’s future in Philadelphia has become one of the NFL’s most intriguing storylines, fueled by declining production, visible frustration, and speculation that the Eagles may consider a major move this coming offseason.
While the team insists he remains a core piece of their championship window, there remains the possibility of a divorce in after this year. If Philadelphia decides to reshape its roster or cash in on a blockbuster return, several teams stand out as possible landing spots.
3 Potential Landing Spots For AJ Brown In 2026
Below, we take a look at three potential destinations for AJ Brown in 2026:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ahead of the trade deadline, the Steelers were one of the teams that had rumored interest in AJ Brown. And depending on their roster and salary cap situations this offseason, bringing the wide receiver in could still be a consideration. Pittsburgh has just four WRs under contract past this season, three of whom have combined for 149 receiving yards through 8 games in 2025.
The other is DK Metcalf, who the team would want to find a compliment for. Along with Brown, the duo would form one of the best (and strongest/largest) wideout tandems in the NFL, but the money could be an issue. Instead of bringing in another high-priced WR1, they may look to pair Metcalf with a more affordable WR2.
New York Jets
The Jets are entering full rebuild mode after their flurry of trade deadline moves. The quarterback position will be the biggest concern during the upcoming offseason, and the team has options in that department. But whether they bring in an established veteran or rookie prospect, AJ Brown would be a reliable option for any signal caller.
The Eagles would prefer to sell high on Brown, and could be asking for a first round pick in exchange. New York certainly has plenty of those, with a total of five over the next two years, which could be used as trade fodder in the coming months. The Jets will also have plenty of money to spend next offseason, especially after ridding themselves of two of their largest contracts.
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson has never had the luxury of having an elite wide receiver to throw to. They may look to address the situation next spring, especially if tight end Mark Andrews departs in free agency, and they may hit the trade market in order to do so. AJ Brown would roughly match the team’s timeline, as he and Jackson are both 28 years old, and his contract has a possible out after the 2026 season.
Would Baltimore have the necessary assets, though? They don’t have the trove of first round picks like the Jets do, so the Ravens may be more hesitant to pull the trigger. But if they feel strongly enough about Brown coming in and making a difference, it may be worth giving up a future selection.
