The New England Patriots enter the NFL draft in need of dynamic offensive firepower.
Unfortunately, for the Patriots, one potential target, wide receiver A.J. Brown, signed a three-year, $96 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal makes Brown the highest-paid receiver in league history, per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
The deal includes $84 million in guaranteed money and will carry through the 2029 season.
By locking down Brown for the next three seasons, the Eagles have secured their two best receivers on long-term deals. Philadelphia signed DeVonta Smith to a three-year, $75 million extension in April.