‘You just don’t get rid of guys like that…’: Eagles GM Howie Roseman breaks silence on AJ Brown trade rumours after blockbuster NFL deadline — insists star wideout is ‘too important’ to lose as fans praise his loyalty and passion for greatness… - suong
The NFL trade deadline saw a considerable amount of big-ticket moves occur, especially on the East Coast.
The New York Jets traded away defensive tackle, Quinnen Williams and cornerback, Sauce Gardner to the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, in return for three first round picks and a second rounder over the next two drafts.
The Philadelphia Eagles made their own – albeit far smaller – splash, in acquiring Miami Dolphins‘ former first round edge rusher, Jaelan Phillips, for a third round pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in April.
However, many believed that the team could make a move the opposite way – as sellers – despite the Eagles currently standing at the very top of not just the NFC East, but the whole NFC Conference with a 6-2 record, given the numerous rumors surrounding the imminent future of wideout, AJ Brown.
The Eagles Chose To Stick With Top Wideout, AJ Brown
Brown has been outspoken about his frustration with Philadelphia’s offensive output, particularly in the passing game – something that dates back to last year’s Super Bowl-winning season.
Instead, general manager Howie Roseman, decided against moving the 3-time All-Pro. And when questioned about the lack of a move for the former Tennessee Titan, the long-time Eagles GM shared his reasoning behind not moving their WR1, as reported by EJ Smith.
“When you’re trying to be a great team, it’s hard to trade great players.” Roseman is quoted as saying on Tuesday, per PHLY Sports’ EJ Smith. “A.J. Brown is a great player. He wears the C for a reason. He’s an important part of this team and this organization. … When you’re a team like ours that’s looking forward to an opportunity to compete for a championship, you just don’t get rid of guys like that.”
Brown ‘Hungry’ For Offense To Reach Its Peak
Indeed, for a player as good as former Ole Miss product, who has been in the rare tier of the elite pass-catchers in the NFL for quite some time now, moving off him represents a big, and potentially unnecessary gamble for an Eagles team that is looking to compete and win in 2026 and beyond.
Another reason – as reported by Josina Anderson – is that whilst Brown has been critical of parts of the offense in the past and earlier this season, it comes from a place of knowing the team is strong and yet wanting both it and himself to fulfill their potentials – rather than feeling he is stuck in a dysfunctional organization.
“As a league source: “AJ Brown is not miserable. He’s hungry.” Anderson posted on X onTuesday in response to reports on Roseman’s post-deadline comments on Brown. “He’s a player that cares about his team and his legacy. He wants to be among the greats. Every player should want that, & continue to strive for that. So of course he’s going to want to feast. That’s the energy that is a difference-maker. You don’t get rid of that.”
‘Pretty good return…’: ESPN’s Mina Kimes delivers her blunt verdict on Raiders’ shock decision to trade Jakobi Meyers — as Geno Smith breaks silence on losing his top target and Chip Kelly warns young receivers to ‘step up’ after midseason shake-up… - suong
The Las Vegas Raiders decided to cash in on a looming free agent as they secured draft picks for Jakobi Meyers. On November 4, the Silver and Black dealt the wide receiver to the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ fourth and sixth-round picks,
At 2-6, Las Vegas won’t make the playoffs this season, so it’s a wise decision to stock up on draft picks. Nonetheless, it was the only significant move that the Raiders’ front office made leading up to the deadline.
Despite the rumors, Maxx Crosby stayed in Las Vegas, and no other veteran piece was moved for draft picks outside of Meyers. While the verdict of who won this trade won’t be determined until the Raiders use these draft picks, ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes weighed in with her thoughts on the deal.
“Pretty good return,” Kimes said on the November 4 edition of “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny.“ “I thought that was my first reaction, like whoa, because they gave up a fourth and a six, which adds up to like a, you know, low third type, you know, if you do the math. That’s a decent return, I thought, for Vegas.
“I get it. It makes sense. They’re also like in the mix to win the division or not to win the division, to make the playoffs. So like it makes sense. I think it’s a teeny bit rich personally, but for at this point in the season, and but I understand it.”
Geno Smith Talks Raiders Trading Jakobi Meyers
Meyers followed up his first 1,000-yard season in 2024 with a quiet start this year, becoming more of an afterthought in offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s system. Through seven games, he’s totaled 33 receptions for 352 yards but has yet to reach the end zone.
On November 4, Raiders quarterback Geno Smith spoke with reporters and shared his thoughts on Las Vegas trading one of his targets away.
“Hard-working guy, extremely hard-working,“ Smith said of Meyers
Chip Kelly Challenges Raiders’ Wide Receivers
With Meyers now gone, this opens up the opportunity for the young receivers on the Raiders to get more snaps. At the 2025 NFL Draft, Las Vegas drafted Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr., so now is the time for them to take that step and take advantage of this opportunity.
Nonetheless, Tre Tucker, Michael Mayer, and Brock Bowers will also be competing for those snaps and targets from Smith that Meyers leaves behind. While the Raiders aren’t making the playoffs, Kelly stressed how important it is that other players step up.
“It has to be multiple guys, Jakobi was such an impact player for us,“ Kelly said when asked who will replace Meyers. “I wish him the best. He was a great practice player, and I enjoyed coaching him. He was a heck of a kid, but we got some other receivers who are going to have to pick it up.”
