Eagles' OTAs revealed a split mood after A.J. Brown left the club. Left tackle Jordan Mailata called the saga a “slow pain” finally over, while cornerback Quinyon Mitchell called the receiver his “big brother” and wished him well. Cooper DeJean added that business realities forced the goodbye, and the lingering uncertainty had distracted the unit ever all offseason.

The trade shipped Brown to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first‑round pick and a 2027 fifth‑rounder. In Philadelphia he logged two 1,400‑yard seasons, helped the team reach two Super Bowls and win a world championship, and mentored younger players in the locker room. His exit now leaves a void atop the depth chart, pushing the Eagles to lean on developing receivers significantly.

Eagles' offense sputtered last season, tying for first in three‑and‑out drives (50) and ranking 24th at 311.2 yards per game, ending with a first‑round playoff loss to San Francisco. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is installing a revamped scheme, and Coach Sean Payton praised the squad's resilience, saying the team can now focus on improving scoring efficiency without Brown still.