{"id":155,"date":"2026-05-12T11:33:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=155"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:33:59","slug":"here-are-some-pressing-questions-for-the-patriots-with-the-next-phase-of-offseason-set-to-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=155","title":{"rendered":"Here are some pressing questions for the Patriots with the next phase of offseason set to begin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the next phase of the offseason program set to begin, let\u2019s take a look at four of the pressing questions still facing the Patriots: <\/span><\/p>\n

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1. If the A.J. Brown trade happens, what are the terms of the deal? <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

All signs are pointing to the Patriots acquiring Brown after June 1, when a deal would become more financially palatable for the Eagles. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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(If the Eagles trade Brown before June 1, they would absorb $43.4 million in dead money and lose $20 million in salary-cap space. If they wait until after June 1, they would create just $16.3 million in dead money while freeing up $7 million in cap room.)<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what might the Patriots have to give up in exchange for Brown?<\/span><\/p>\n

The Eagles will likely want at least a first-round draft pick because of Brown\u2019s recent production, but that price seems steep for a player of his age (28) with his injury history. Could the Patriots negotiate to also receive mid-round draft compensation in return? Perhaps they could place conditions (e.g. playing time) on the first-rounder? <\/span><\/p>\n

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