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Howie Roseman Details Contract Condition and Own Draft Error in AJ Brown Trade

He said the Eagles required Brown to sign a new deal before finalizing the 2022 draft-night trade.

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Jul 23, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs a practice drill during training camp at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, Roseman said he and Titans GM Jon Robinson agreed on the trade terms early but waited for Brown’s contract to be finalized before completing the deal.
  • He acknowledged that passing on Brown in the 2019 first round in favor of Andre Dillard was a mistake he openly regretted.
  • Roseman described keeping the Brown negotiation secret from most of the Eagles’ draft room and surprising executives when he announced the pick at No. 14.
  • Since joining Philadelphia, Brown has recorded 261 receptions for 4,031 yards and 25 touchdowns and driven the team to two Super Bowl appearances and a title.
  • Analysts view his revelations as insight into the Eagles’ risk management and the franchise-altering impact of aggressive mid-draft maneuvers.