The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl last season. They are 4-0 in the 2025 season. And they have lost just one game in the last 365 days. But at least one person is not quite happy while playing for the reigning Super Bowl champs. We’re talking about the veteran wide receiver, AJ Brown.

After the Eagles defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25 in Week 4, Brown shared a cryptic post on his social media. “If you’re not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way,” the wideout wrote. The frustration seemed real after Brown had a limited presence against the Bucs on Sunday.

Despite Philadelphia scoring 31 points, A.J. Brown was virtually invisible with just two catches for seven yards. The minimal production represents more than an isolated incident; it’s becoming a concerning pattern for the three-time Pro Bowler.

The Eagles appear unable or unwilling to maximize their most talented receiver. However, consistently failing to involve a player of Brown’s caliber in an offense scoring 31 points suggests either poor game planning or execution breakdowns that need immediate attention.

For the third consecutive game, Brown has finished under 30 yards, and for the second time, he’s barely reached double digits in receiving yardage. The sustained lack of production from one of the NFL’s premier receivers raises serious questions about Philadelphia’s offensive strategy and play-calling.

Sure, in Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams, he popped off with six catches for 109 yards, but that’s the outlier. Before that? He was basically invisible: one catch for eight yards, five for 27, and now two for seven. Which naturally makes you wonder: Is Brown frustrated in Philly? Thinking about a way out? Head coach Nick Sirianni doesn’t think so.

On Monday, Sirianni appeared in front of the pressers, and was asked if he thinks Brown still wants to play for the Eagles. The head coach agreed.

“Yeah. Obviously, A.J. is very important to this football team,” Sirianni said. “He wants to contribute into these wins, and he’s had a couple of games where he hasn’t been able to for different reasons. I question nothing about his desire to play great football, his desire of being a good teammate, his desire to be here.”

A.J. Brown isn’t being traded, but his visible dissatisfaction with the team has become increasingly apparent. The star receiver has regularly displayed unhappiness through body language, social media activity, or post-game comments that suggest deeper issues beyond just statistical production.

Sirianni insists Brown still wants to play in Philly, no doubt about that. But with his limited involvement on the field, one question naturally pops up: if AJ Brown were to request a trade, which team would be the perfect fit?

AFC teams can target AJ Brown amidst the wideout’s displeasure

For the time being, a couple of teams from the AFC East—the New York Jets and the New England Patriots—could target AJ Brown if the 28-year-old requests a trade and the Eagles permit him. The reasons are plenty, and we’ll study them team by team. Let’s start with:

1. New York Jets

The Jets are 0-4 with Justin Fields under the center, and the reasons are many. But one thing that really sticks out is the passing game. Take Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills, for instance. The Jets threw for just 54 yards. The explanation is simple: outside of Garrett Wilson, the wideouts just haven’t shown up. Through the first four weeks, Wilson, fresh off a four-year, $130 million extension, has been carrying the load with 27 catches for 311 yards and 3 touchdowns on 38 targets.

The rest of the receiving crew? Not so much. Take a look (after four weeks):

On top of that, besides Wilson, the two veteran wideouts not named Wilson are Josh Reynolds and Allen Lazard. Both of them have played 203 NFL games between them, but have produced only four 100-yard games (all by Lazard). The signs are clear: the Jets have a special wide receiver need this season. While it’s still not official, AJ Brown could be an option in case of a trade.

2. New England Patriots

The Patriots remained in need of wide receiver help earlier this offseason. The reasoning was simple: The receiving unit struggled tremendously in the 2024 season despite the offseason investments. Fast forward four weeks into the 2025 season, and the receiving unit has shown some improvements. But New England still needs more from its wide receivers for the second-year quarterback, Drake Maye.

Sure, Stefon Diggs recorded his first 100+ yard game of the season in Week 4 (6 receptions for 101 yards). But before the Week 4 game? It’s a different story. Diggs had a slow start. And per The Athletic, out of 87 wideouts with at least eight targets, not a single one of the Patriots’ four qualifying receivers cracks the top half in yards per route run (before the Week 4 win). Kayshon Boutte ranked 45th, Diggs 50th, Mack Hollins 49th, and DeMario Douglas 85th.

Which makes you wonder: Can the Patriots add another receiving star to their roster? AJ Brown has shown displeasure while playing for the Eagles. In case a trade comes to the table, we can expect the Patriots to make a move.